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Checkmate Championship 14 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kotaro Kikuta (ranked 3179 p4p, 6134 weight class) and Ryan The Son Of God (ranked 399 p4p, 587 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying The Son Of God's choice of entrance music: The Love of Jesus. Ryan The Son Of God is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kotaro Kikuta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan The Son Of God!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kikuta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kikuta scores with a decent looking hook.
 It looks like Ryan The Son Of God has been cut.
The Son Of God moves out of range as Kikuta strikes.
The Son Of God is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kikuta lands with a good body shot.
Kikuta throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kikuta throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kikuta is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The Son Of God lands a jab.
The Son Of God misses with a straight left.
The Son Of God finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Kikuta's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and The Son Of God falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kotaro Kikuta!
Kotaro Kikuta decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
The defeated Ryan The Son Of God had this to say: 'Im not going anywhere om here to take that belt. And you all know who deserves it. Nothing but me'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maris Lakis (ranked 6683 p4p, 3326 weight class) and Earnie Shavers (ranked 530 p4p, 359 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maris Lakis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Earnie Shavers!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shavers moves into range and clinches up with Lakis.
Shavers lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lakis.
Shavers lands an elbow inside.
 It looks like Maris Lakis has been cut.
A shot in the inside from Shavers.
Lakis is trying to break free.
Lakis throws a head punch that misses.
Shavers lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lakis is breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Shavers.
Shavers digs a right hand into Lakis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lakis's gas tank.
Shavers scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shavers dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Shavers leaning against his opponent.
Shavers presses Lakis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shavers lands a body shot.
Shavers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shavers fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shavers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lakis.
Lakis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shavers tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lakis defends well and Shavers ends up having to push Lakis into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Shavers just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLakis.
Shavers scores with a hook.
Lakis checks a leg kick.
Lakis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shavers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shavers lands a nice hook to Lakis's body. Lakis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shavers connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lakis takes one to the side of the head.
Shavers gets a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Shavers.
Shavers lands an elbow inside.
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!
Shavers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lakis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shavers connects with a body shot that sends Lakis's belly button to the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shavers.
Lakis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lakis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shavers tries to land a leg kick but Lakis saw it coming and moves away.
Earnie Shavers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Shavers!
 Lakis is rocked!
Shavers drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Lakis's head, knocking him out cold! Shavers is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Earnie Shavers!
An out of breath Earnie Shavers thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Johnson (ranked 23406 p4p, 2365 weight class) and Darry Curtis (ranked 634 p4p, 327 weight class). Curtis is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Stevie Wonder - Stay Gold. Joe Johnson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Johnson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darry Curtis!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Curtis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Curtis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Curtis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Johnson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Curtis avoids them all with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson . Curtis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Curtis forces Johnson back against the cage and clinches.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Curtis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson tries a body shot but Curtis blocks it.
Curtis lands with a left to the head.
Johnson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Johnson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Darry Curtis has been cut.
Curtis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson throws a low kick but Curtis moves out of range easily.
Curtis looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Curtis throws a big shot that misses.
Curtis misses the shot to the body.
Johnson lands the left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson throws a hook but Curtis blocks it.
Johnson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice jab there from Curtis.
It looks like Joe Johnson has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Curtis!
Johnson swinging wildly here.
Curtis is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Johnson with a body shot.
Joe Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Curtis as he connects with a hook.
A bone on bone clash there as Johnson blocks the leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Curtis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Curtis lands a nice shot that snaps Johnson 's head back.
Good leg kick by Curtis.
Curtis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Curtis throws a body shot but no joy.
Curtis pivots, looking for a leg kick but Johnson is out of range and Curtis settles back down.
Johnson works the jab nicely.
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!
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Curtis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Curtis wants it to stay on the feet.
Curtis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Curtis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curtis misses with a head kick.
Curtis throws a nice inside leg kick.
Johnson misses with a looping left.
Curtis misses with a leg kick.
Curtis misses with a low kick.
Johnson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Curtis is out of range.
Curtis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johnson , pushing him back against the cage.
Johnson is trying to force a seperation but Curtis has the dominant position.
Johnson wants to get back to striking at distance but Curtis won't allow it.
Curtis breaks from the clinch.
Johnson misses with a jab to the body
and Curtis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Curtis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Curtis rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson tries to circle away but Curtis has him pinned against the cage.
Curtis scores with a shot to the side of Johnson 's head.
Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Johnson . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Curtis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Curtis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson blocks the body kick.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Curtis misses the shot to the body.
Curtis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A left lands for Johnson .
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Curtis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Curtis is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Johnson rather than just go for the knockout.
Curtis lands a body shot.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnson swings for the body but Curtis moves out of range.
Johnson blocks a leg kick.
Johnson tries to counter with a takedown but Curtis is quick to defend against it.
Johnson scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson lands a jab.
Curtis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Curtis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Curtis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnson misses with a hook
and Curtis counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Curtis throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Curtis.
Curtis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Curtis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Johnson tries for a kimura but Curtis is defending well.
Johnson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Curtis has escaped the position, nice work there.
Johnson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Curtis, who protects the arm well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Curtis parries the strikes from Johnson easily there. Johnson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Curtis to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darry Curtis dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Curtis throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Curtis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Good standup being displayed there by Curtis as he connects with a hook.
Johnson throws the left hand but Curtis avoids the punch easily.
Curtis throws an overhand right that drops Johnson like a sack of potatoes! Curtis dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darry Curtis!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Donald Fisher (ranked 1791 p4p, 2202 weight class) and Anderson Beach Boy (ranked 203 p4p, 241 weight class). Donald Fisher has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Donald Fisher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anderson Beach Boy!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fisher takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fisher has closed the distance and engaged Beach Boy in a clinch.
Fisher prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fisher lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fisher displaying some good clinch control by pressing Beach Boy up against the cage.
Beach Boy scores a nice knee to the body.
Fisher pressing his opponent against the cage.
Beach Boy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fisher's elbow.
Fisher throws a head punch that misses.
Beach Boy has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Fisher clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beach Boy missing with strikes.
Fisher breaks Beach Boy's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Fisher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Beach Boy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fisher.
Fisher is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher wants to pass the guard but Beach Boy is keeping the position.
Fisher throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Beach Boy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fisher showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fisher throwing strikes but missing.
Fisher is stalling in the full guard.
Fisher won't allow Beach Boy to sweep him here.
Fisher postures up.
Fisher with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two 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.
Fisher distracts Beach Boy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fisher cracks Beach Boy with a solid left hand.
Fisher throwing strikes from guard but Beach Boy blocks nicely.
Fisher throwing strikes but missing.
Beach Boy has momentary wrist control but Fisher slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fisher in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fisher throwing strikes from guard but Beach Boy blocks nicely.
Fisher throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Beach Boy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fisher trying to control the position from guard on top but Beach Boy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fisher lands a couple of elbows.
Fisher has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beach Boy keeping moving, preventing Fisher from controlling successfully.
Fisher postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fisher postures up and lands a big shot to Beach Boy's brow.
Fisher trying to control the position from guard on top but Beach Boy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beach Boy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fisher landing some decent shots from guard.
Beach Boy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fisher keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Beach Boy's head.
Fisher throwing strikes from guard but Beach Boy blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisher is looking to work some ground and pound but Beach Boy has wrist control.
Beach Boy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fisher passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Beach Boy is working to avoid the ground and pound but Fisher connects with a decent elbow.
Fisher throws an elbow but Beach Boy slips to the side and avoids it well.
Fisher taking a break here but Beach Boy is having none of it and regains half guard.
Fisher is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
 Beach Boy is rocked!
Fisher scores with a big shot! Beach Boy's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Beach Boy! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donald Fisher!
An out of breath Donald Fisher thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Anderson Beach Boy was interviewed post fight and said 'Ha Ha Ha False laughter to hide the pain!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clinch King Smash Machine (ranked 1924 p4p, 1180 weight class) and Orvar Odd Lodinkinni (ranked 259 p4p, 162 weight class). Lodinkinni has chosen Secret Garden - Nocturne as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Clinch King Smash Machine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Orvar Odd Lodinkinni!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smash Machine looks to clinch
and Lodinkinni counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smash Machine lands with a nice combination. Lodinkinni backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Orvar Odd Lodinkinni has been cut.
Lodinkinni walks into a stiff left hand from Smash Machine.
Smash Machine moves into range and clinches up with Lodinkinni.
Smash Machine lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lodinkinni has had enough of the clinch but Smash Machine keeps him there for the moment.
Smash Machine scores with a knee to the head.
Smash Machine throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lodinkinni managing to block the knees to the body from Smash Machine.
With the fighters up against the cage, Smash Machine throws an elbow but misses.
Lodinkinni lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!
Smash Machine trying to land knees to the body.
Lodinkinni on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smash Machine misses with a knee strike.
Smash Machine misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smash Machine.
Smash Machine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Smash Machine throws an elbow but it misses.
Lodinkinni pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smash Machine cracks Lodinkinni with a good jab.
Smash Machine takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Smash Machine fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lodinkinni on the side of the head.
Smash Machine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lodinkinni.
Smash Machine wants to clinch.
Smash Machine scores with a sloppy right hand. Lodinkinni should have avoided that one.
That has opened up Orvar Odd Lodinkinni's cut even more.
Smash Machine cracks Lodinkinni with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lodinkinni keeps the fight on the outside.
Lodinkinni has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Smash Machine moves into range and clinches up with Lodinkinni.
Smash Machine misses with a knee strike.
Smash Machine trying to land knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smash Machine with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lodinkinni holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Smash Machine tries to throw a body punch but Lodinkinni avoids it by throwing Smash Machine back against the cage.
Smash Machine using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lodinkinni has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smash Machine tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smash Machine lands a knee to the head.
Lodinkinni on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smash Machine throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smash Machine lands an elbow inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smash Machine throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lodinkinni managing to block the knees to the body from Smash Machine.
Lodinkinni lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smash Machine backwards.
Lodinkinni taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lodinkinni tries to break the clinch but Smash Machine is controlling the position.
Smash Machine gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Smash Machine throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smash Machine with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Smash Machine throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lodinkinni blocks it with crossed arms.
Smash Machine creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smash Machine.
The cut above Orvar Odd Lodinkinni's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Smash Machine tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lodinkinni wants to break free but Smash Machine has control.
Lodinkinni on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smash Machine misses with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lodinkinni avoiding damage as Smash Machine throws knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smash Machine.
Smash Machine trying to land knees to the body.
Lodinkinni blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smash Machine lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Smash Machine trying to land knees to the body.
Lodinkinni lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lodinkinni swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smash Machine tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lodinkinni avoids it.
Smash Machine definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lodinkinni blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smash Machine lands a damaging elbow.
Orvar Odd Lodinkinni's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Orvar Odd Lodinkinni's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Clinch King Smash Machine!
A determined Clinch King Smash Machine didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Law (ranked 1116 p4p, 1514 weight class) and Ispa Perkele (ranked 154 p4p, 220 weight class). Law's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Country Boy Can Survive. 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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyson Law!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ispa Perkele!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Law dives in for a single leg takedown but Perkele sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Law seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Perkele lands a right hook to the body.
Perkele scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Perkele throws an overhand right that lands on Law's shoulder, as Law tries to avoid the shot.
Law looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Perkele!
Law is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Perkele is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Law postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Law in side control, throwing shots but Perkele defends.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Law lands an elbow.
Law misses with the ground and pound.
Law tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Law has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Perkele's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Law misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Law misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Law misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Perkele looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Law throws a strike aimed at the side of Perkele's head but Perkele avoids it well.
Law is trying to ground and pound but Perkele uses the momentary lack of control by Law to regain half guard.
Law thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Perkele's head.
Law scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Law thows a huge punch but Perkele dodges it nicely.
Perkele avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Law.
Law sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Perkele defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perkele is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Law missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Law thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Law throwing shots but Perkele is blocking nicely.
Perkele won't allow Law to pass to mount.
Law 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.
Perkele is trying to maintain the position but Law is very close to passing his half guard.
Law sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Perkele defending well though.
Law lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Perkele controlling the position for now.
Perkele trying to control from the bottom.
Law throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Perkele to regain full guard.
Law with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Law throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Law throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Law passes Perkele's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Perkele regains full guard. Nicely done.
Law postures up in Perkele's guard and throws a big left but Perkele blocks it.
Law tries to free his leg and advance position but Perkele is retaining full guard.
Perkele is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Law stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Perkele swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Law throwing strikes from guard but Perkele blocks nicely.
Law lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Law throwing strikes from guard but Perkele blocks nicely.
Law throws a strike but Perkele rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Perkele wants to stand but Law is controlling his posture from full guard.
Law wants to sweep here but Perkele controlling him for the moment.
Law looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Perkele has picked Law up and slammed him! Law can't keep hold of the triangle and Perkele manages to pass to side control!
Law is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Law dominated 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.
Horrible takedown attempt by Law or perhaps it was just good defense by Perkele, which made it look bad.
Perkele stuffs the takedown attempt from Law. Law gets slowly back to his feet.
Law defending well as Perkele loads up on a big left hand.
Law goes for a double leg but Perkele avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Perkele continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Law. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perkele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Law was well out of range. Poor timing from Perkele.
Law half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Perkele smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Donk. Perkele catches Law right on the button with a cross.
Law takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Perkele ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Law fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Perkele throws a lazy right hand but Law sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Law feinted with a counter takedown.
Perkele misses with a straight right.
Perkele throws a hook but Law blocks it.
Perkele slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkele throws a body shot but no joy.
Perkele thows a leg kick but Law checks it
and Law counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Law sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Perkele defending well though.
Law is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Law thows a huge punch but Perkele dodges it nicely.
Law with the ground and pound but Perkele uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Law passes into half guard.
Perkele keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Perkele moves into full guard.
Law throws an elbow that misses. Perkele uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Law's guard. Nice move by Perkele!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Perkele 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 Law.
Tyson Law overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Law wants to control but Perkele postures up.
Perkele decides to stand up, so the ref orders Law to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perkele slips under a jab from Law.
Perkele closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Perkele swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Law tries to counter with a takedown but Perkele is quick to defend against it.
Law slips a jab from Perkele.
Law looks to score with a jab to the body but Perkele is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Perkele as Law shoots in.
Perkele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Law.
Law misses with a takedown attempt - Perkele sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Perkele connects with an inside leg kick.
Perkele throws the left hand but Law avoids the punch easily.
Perkele throws a shot from downtown. Law moves away and avoids it.
Law misses with a low kick.
No luck for Law with that takedown attempt.
Law shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Perkele but Perkele pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Law lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perkele keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Perkele throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Law sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good exchange - Perkele coming out on top.
Perkele throws the left hand but Law avoids the punch easily.
Ispa Perkele is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Perkele slips under a jab.
Perkele throws the left hand but Law avoids the punch easily.
Law displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Perkele throws out the jab.
Law slips under a jab from Perkele.
Perkele cracks Law with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perkele just misses with a punch to the body.
Law loads up on a big right hand but Perkele slips the punch.
Law fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ispa Perkele showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Perkele tries to bum rush Law with a series of wild strikes but Law uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Law tries to counter with a takedown but Perkele is quick to defend against it.
Law swings for the body but Perkele moves out of range.
Perkele throws a body shot but no joy.
Law closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Law is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Perkele.
Law fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Law changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Perkele tries to avoid it but Law manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Perkele to the ground. Perkele escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Law misses with an uppercut. Perkele saw that one coming.
Perkele throws out a loose jab but Law uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perkele has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkele defending well as Law loads up on a big left hand.
Law dives in for a single leg takedown but Perkele sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Law. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perkele swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Perkele throws a shot from downtown. Law moves away and avoids it.
Perkele connects with a right hand. Law shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkele keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Law looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Perkele takes a swing at Law's ribcage but misses.
Perkele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Law was well out of range. Poor timing from Perkele.
Law walks into a jab.
Law throws a jab when Perkele was well out of range.
Perkele was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
The fighters circling - Perkele throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Perkele moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Law is rocked!
Perkele feints and then cracks Law's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Law down.
Oh Law is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Law goes for a double leg but Perkele avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Perkele continues to drive forward.
Law on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
BAM! Perkele delivers a spinning backfist that drops Law like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Ispa Perkele!
After the fight, Ispa Perkele was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Logan Barrengarry (ranked 418 p4p, 802 weight class) and Joad Cressbeckler (ranked 58 p4p, 115 weight class). Cressbeckler has chosen American Remains as his entrance music. Joad Cressbeckler is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Logan Barrengarry!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joad Cressbeckler!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Barrengarry.
Cressbeckler scores with a decent looking hook.
Logan Barrengarry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barrengarry slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Barrengarry fakes the leg kick and cracks Cressbeckler in the body.
Cressbeckler is looking to land body kicks.
As Cressbeckler backs away, Barrengarry returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cressbeckler lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cressbeckler scores with a jab to the body.
Barrengarry has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Barrengarry throws a leg kick
and Cressbeckler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barrengarry misses with a kick to the body
and Barrengarry takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barrengarry throws a low kick, looking for Cressbeckler's leg but Cressbeckler calmly moves out of range.
Cressbeckler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Cressbeckler misses.
Cressbeckler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barrengarry was well out of range. Poor timing from Cressbeckler.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cressbeckler, as that shot connected.
Cressbeckler fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cressbeckler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cressbeckler slips under a jab.
Cressbeckler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barrengarry tries to work over Cressbeckler's front leg with a kick but Cressbeckler checks it.
Cressbeckler swings widly with a right hand
and Barrengarry counters with a leg kick.
Cressbeckler closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrengarry checks a leg kick nicely.
Cressbeckler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barrengarry.
Barrengarry swings for the body but Cressbeckler moves out of range.
Cressbeckler lands with a shot to the body.
Cressbeckler checks a low kick from Barrengarry.
Cressbeckler connects with a looping right hand.
Barrengarry throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barrengarry misses with a body shot.
Cressbeckler moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cressbeckler connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cressbeckler has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Cressbeckler throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Barrengarry on the side of the head.
Cressbeckler keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cressbeckler checks the leg kick.
Cressbeckler tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Barrengarry is able to avoid easily.
Barrengarry takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cressbeckler misses with a straight 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!
A slapping leg kick lands for Cressbeckler.
Barrengarry misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrengarry takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barrengarry attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cressbeckler throws a hook to the side of Barrengarry's head but Barrengarry sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barrengarry was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cressbeckler lands a nice looking body kick.
Barrengarry keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cressbeckler checks the leg kick nicely there.
Barrengarry throws a sloppy body shot
and Cressbeckler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barrengarry avoids the body shot from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler loads up on a big right hand but Barrengarry slips the punch.
Barrengarry looks for the body kick but Cressbeckler saw that one coming.
Cressbeckler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barrengarry fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cressbeckler walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cressbeckler tries to land a front kick but Barrengarry steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barrengarry wants to land a leg kick but Cressbeckler is out of range.
Cressbeckler tries to clinch
letting Barrengarry counter with a right hand.
Cressbeckler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cressbeckler throws a leg kick but Barrengarry sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Barrengarry takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cressbeckler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cressbeckler misses with a leg kick
and Barrengarry counters with a nice body kick.
Barrengarry scores with a jab to the head.
Barrengarry misses with a body shot.
Cressbeckler on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barrengarry. Barrengarry obviously looking to wear him down.
Cressbeckler lands a head kick. Barrengarry smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cressbeckler shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Barrengarry misses with an uppercut. Cressbeckler saw that one coming.
Cressbeckler looks to score with a jab to the body but Barrengarry is just out of range.
Cressbeckler misses the shot to the body.
Cressbeckler moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cressbeckler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barrengarry.
Barrengarry pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barrengarry scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cressbeckler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barrengarry.
Barrengarry uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cressbeckler.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barrengarry lands with a cross.
Cressbeckler walks forward, straight into a front kick from Barrengarry.
Cressbeckler throws a solid leg kick but Barrengarry takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cressbeckler.
Barrengarry throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cressbeckler on the side of the head.
Barrengarry is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Barrengarry takes a swing at Cressbeckler's ribcage but misses.
Barrengarry throws a lazy right hand but Cressbeckler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Cressbeckler misses.
Barrengarry throws a shot from downtown. Cressbeckler moves away and avoids it.
Barrengarry feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cressbecklers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cressbeckler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barrengarry sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cressbeckler misses with a low kick.
Cressbeckler on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Barrengarry tries to land a front kick but Cressbeckler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cressbeckler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barrengarry throws a looping overhand right but Cressbeckler ducks down to avoid it.
Cressbeckler throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Barrengarry uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
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 Logan Barrengarry will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Good exchange - Barrengarry coming out on top.
Barrengarry getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Barrengarry connects with a nice looking jab.
Cressbeckler stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barrengarry.
Barrengarry throws a big shot that misses.
Cressbeckler tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Barrengarry is able to avoid easily.
Cressbeckler takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barrengarry looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Barrengarry goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Cressbeckler misses.
Barrengarry tries to land a front kick but Cressbeckler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barrengarry with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barrengarry steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cressbeckler darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Decent striking displayed by Cressbeckler there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barrengarry just misses with a punch to the body.
Cressbeckler let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cressbeckler throws a nice looking combination but Barrengarry bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cressbeckler fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barrengarry checks it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cressbeckler takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jab, jab by Cressbeckler - just one landing.
Barrengarry throws a body shot but no joy.
Barrengarry avoids the body shot from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Barrengarry fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cressbeckler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cressbeckler connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cressbeckler thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Barrengarry misses the target.
Barrengarry connects with the punch.
Cressbeckler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barrengarry.
Barrengarry lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cressbeckler throws a jab when Barrengarry was well out of range.
Barrengarry lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cressbeckler's sensitive parts.
Barrengarry throws a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cressbeckler.
Barrengarry lands a slapping body shot.
Cressbeckler moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cressbeckler throws a hook to the side of Barrengarry's head but Barrengarry sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrengarry pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barrengarry connects with a jab.
Barrengarry avoids the body shot from Cressbeckler.
Logan Barrengarry is winning the standup battle so far.
Cressbeckler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barrengarry fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cressbeckler just manages to avoid it.
Cressbeckler walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Barrengarry throws a solid leg kick but Cressbeckler takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barrengarry.
Cressbeckler's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barrengarry steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler moves out of range of the leg kick from Barrengarry.
Barrengarry getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cressbeckler ducks under a wild hook from Barrengarry.
A good leg kick by Cressbeckler.
Barrengarry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cressbeckler.
Barrengarry appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Barrengarry throws a leg kick that misses.
Cressbeckler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barrengarry.
Barrengarry works the jab nicely.
Barrengarry slips under a jab.
As Cressbeckler backs away, Barrengarry returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cressbeckler throws a leg kick but Barrengarry moved away.
Barrengarry wants to slow Cressbeckler down by chopping away at his legs.
Cressbeckler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Barrengarry.
Cressbeckler fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barrengarry is out of range.
Barrengarry walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cressbeckler checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Barrengarry throws a wild body kick that Cressbeckler sees coming a mile off.
Cressbeckler cracks Barrengarry with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cressbeckler looks to score with a jab to the body but Barrengarry is just out of range.
Barrengarry lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cressbeckler throws a low kick but Barrengarry avoids it.
Barrengarry throws a body punch but Cressbeckler moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Barrengarry darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cressbeckler closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Barrengarry swings widly with a right hand
and Cressbeckler counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Barrengarry throws a leg kick but Cressbeckler moved away.
Cressbeckler attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cressbeckler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barrengarry feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Cressbeckler is looking to land body kicks.
Barrengarry takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler moves out of range as Barrengarry throws a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barrengarry throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A swing and a miss from Barrengarry.
It seemed like Cressbeckler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barrengarry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cressbeckler lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cressbeckler misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barrengarry. Cressbeckler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cressbeckler misses with a looping right.
Barrengarry scores with a decent looking hook.
Cressbeckler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barrengarry.
Good work by Cressbeckler as he checks the leg kick.
Cressbeckler fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Barrengarry throws a leg kick
enabling Cressbeckler to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cressbeckler motions for Barrengarry to come forward. Cressbeckler throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barrengarry thinks about countering with a body kick.
Cressbeckler has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Barrengarry misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Cressbeckler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cressbeckler turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Barrengarry, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Barrengarry dominated that second round.
That's time! Barrengarry's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cressbeckler avoids the body shot from Barrengarry.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cressbeckler crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Barrengarry - the referee stops the clock and Cressbeckler gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Barrengarry. Cressbeckler manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Barrengarry scores with a hook to the body. Cressbeckler takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Barrengarry throws a leg kick but Cressbeckler sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Barrengarry lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A telegraphed right hand from Cressbeckler misses the target.
Cressbeckler misses with a body punch
and Barrengarry connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cressbeckler takes a jab right on the kisser.
Barrengarry misses with a low kick.
Cressbeckler defending well as Barrengarry loads up on a big left hand.
Barrengarry bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barrengarry takes one to the chin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrengarry throws a shot from downtown. Cressbeckler moves away and avoids it.
A good leg kick by Barrengarry.
A jab from Cressbeckler misses.
Cressbeckler cracks Barrengarry with an open hand slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice straight punches there by Cressbeckler. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrengarry throws a leg kick but Cressbeckler sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cressbeckler has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Barrengarry.
Cressbeckler stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barrengarry.
Barrengarry misses with a leg kick
and Cressbeckler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good shot there by Barrengarry.
Some bone on bone action there as Cressbeckler checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cressbeckler let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Barrengarry with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cressbeckler to score with a decent uppercut.
Barrengarry throws a jab but it's blocked by Cressbeckler.
A big right from Barrengarry misses.
Barrengarry on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cressbeckler. Cressbeckler obviously looking to wear him down.
Cressbeckler misses with a body shot
letting Barrengarry counter with a right hand.
Cressbeckler swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cressbeckler throws a leg kick but Barrengarry moved away.
It looked like Barrengarry wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cressbeckler throws a leg kick but Barrengarry sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cressbeckler throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cressbeckler missing with a left hand there. Barrengarry was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barrengarry goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Barrengarry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cressbeckler.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Barrengarry misses with a body kick.
A big right from Barrengarry misses.
As Barrengarry backs off Cressbeckler throws a huge counter combo but Barrengarry manages to avoid it all.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cressbeckler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cressbeckler throws an overhand right that lands on Barrengarry's shoulder, as Barrengarry tries to avoid the shot.
Barrengarry throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barrengarry throws an overhand right that lands on Cressbeckler's shoulder, as Cressbeckler tries to avoid the shot.
Cressbeckler ducks under a wild hook from Barrengarry.
Cressbeckler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cressbeckler lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barrengarry.
Cressbeckler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barrengarry works the jab nicely.
Barrengarry just misses with a punch to the body.
Cressbeckler throws a predictable looking body shot
and Barrengarry counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cressbeckler.
An attempted straight right counter from Barrengarry misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cressbeckler checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Cressbeckler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Barrengarry throws a low kick, looking for Cressbeckler's leg but Cressbeckler calmly moves out of range.
Cressbeckler fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Barrengarry checks it well.
Cressbeckler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barrengarry lands a nice shot to the body.
Barrengarry throws a body shot but no joy.
Barrengarry moves away from the strike by Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler throws a shot from downtown. Barrengarry moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Cressbeckler misses its intended target.
A punch lands to the side of Barrengarry 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A lazy left from Cressbeckler finds it's target.
Cressbeckler scores with the left hand. Barrengarry knows he should have avoided that one.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Barrengarry.
Barrengarry throws the left hand but Cressbeckler avoids the punch easily.
Cressbeckler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A swing and a miss from Cressbeckler.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barrengarry fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cressbeckler shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Barrengarry pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cressbeckler is out of range and Barrengarry settles back down.
Barrengarry connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Barrengarry checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cressbeckler throws a hook but Barrengarry avoids it easily.
Barrengarry loads up on a big right hand but Cressbeckler slips the punch.
Cressbeckler throws a leg kick
and Barrengarry counters with a nice body kick.
Cressbeckler checks a low kick from Barrengarry.
Barrengarry lands a leg kick that knocks Cressbeckler off balance momentarily.
Barrengarry waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cressbeckler.
Barrengarry lands with a cross.
Barrengarry misses with a leg kick
and Cressbeckler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barrengarry bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cressbeckler's head.
A low kick from Barrengarry is predictable there
and Cressbeckler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Barrengarry thinking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barrengarry misses with a low kick.
Cressbeckler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Barrengarry clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cressbeckler throws a body punch but Barrengarry moves out of range.
Cressbeckler misses with a body shot.
Barrengarry throws a quick counter kick to the body but Cressbeckler avoids it.
Barrengarry misses with a wild body shot.
Barrengarry dips to his left and cracks Cressbeckler with an uppercut!
Barrengarry lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cressbeckler's sensitive parts.
Cressbeckler throws a right hand that Barrengarry ducks under and follows up with a left that Barrengarry also avoids with ease.
Cressbeckler motions for Barrengarry to come forward. Cressbeckler throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barrengarry on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Barrengarry stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cressbeckler.
Good leg kick by Barrengarry.
Cressbeckler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cressbeckler misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrengarry tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cressbeckler is able to avoid easily.
Cressbeckler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barrengarry blocks a leg kick.
Cressbeckler on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrengarry loads up on a big right hand but Cressbeckler slips the punch.
Barrengarry attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cressbeckler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barrengarry wants to slow Cressbeckler down by chopping away at his legs.
Cressbeckler lands a body shot.
Barrengarry misses with a body kick.
Barrengarry steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Barrengarry fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cressbeckler on the side of the head.
Cressbeckler throws out a loose jab but Barrengarry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cressbeckler walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Barrengarry misses with a low kick.
Barrengarry moves out of range of the strikes.
Cressbeckler connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cressbeckler just misses with a punch to the body.
Barrengarry lands with a good body shot.
Barrengarry takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cressbeckler misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Barrengarry counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cressbeckler scores with a nice right hand.
Cressbeckler cracks Barrengarry with a right hand to the side of the head.
Barrengarry takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cressbeckler on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cressbeckler walks forward, straight into a front kick from Barrengarry.
Cressbeckler throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barrengarry moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Barrengarry misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Cressbeckler misses the target.
Barrengarry delivers a nice body kick.
Cressbeckler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barrengarry.
Barrengarry looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Barrengarry scores with a kick to the body.
Cressbeckler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barrengarry.
Cressbeckler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barrengarry throws a hook but Cressbeckler avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Barrengarry.
Barrengarry goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Barrengarry blocks a leg kick.
Barrengarry does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Barrengarry tries to land a front kick but Cressbeckler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cressbeckler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barrengarry paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barrengarry lands with a thumping leg kick.
Barrengarry scores with a sloppy right hand. Cressbeckler should have avoided that one.
Cressbeckler lands a lovely overhand right.
Barrengarry lands a nice looking body shot.
Barrengarry lands a front kick.
Barrengarry swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cressbeckler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab by Cressbeckler.
Barrengarry 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cressbeckler lands with a straight right. Barrengarry didn't see that one coming.
Cressbeckler misses with a left hand
and Barrengarry counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barrengarry scores with a punch to the head.
That kick from Barrengarry tenderised Cressbeckler's leg. Cressbeckler is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barrengarry cracks Cressbeckler with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Barrengarry scores with a nice right hand.
Barrengarry scores with a jab. Cressbeckler acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Barrengarry slips under a jab.
Cressbeckler misses with a straight left.
Barrengarry slips a jab from Cressbeckler.
Barrengarry throwing a counter right hand but Cressbeckler manages to avoid it.
Cressbeckler throws a body punch but Barrengarry moves out of range.
Barrengarry throws out a leg kick but Cressbeckler moves out of range and Barrengarry only half commits.
Cressbeckler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Barrengarry scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cressbeckler is looking to score with low kicks.
Cressbeckler takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barrengarry misses with a jab to the body
and Cressbeckler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barrengarry misses with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Barrengarry had his way with Joad Cressbeckler in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Cressbeckler misses with a straight right.
Cressbeckler comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Barrengarry lands with a kick to the ribs.
Cressbeckler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barrengarry thuds a left hand into Cressbeckler's body.
Cressbeckler walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cressbeckler throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cressbeckler lands with an uppercut that bounces Barrengarry off the cage and back into range.
Cressbeckler takes one to the chin there.
Cressbeckler misses the shot to the body.
Jab from Barrengarry.
Barrengarry slips under a jab.
Barrengarry throws a leg kick but Cressbeckler moved away.
Cressbeckler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barrengarry avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cressbeckler takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrengarry feints and then cracks Cressbeckler's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cressbeckler down.
Cressbeckler on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barrengarry. Barrengarry obviously looking to wear him down.
Barrengarry misses with a body kick.
Barrengarry lands with a hook. Cressbeckler tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cressbeckler shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cressbeckler throws a jab but it's blocked by Barrengarry.
Barrengarry walks into a jab.
Barrengarry ducks under a wild hook from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler is looking to chop away at Barrengarry's legs.
Barrengarry tried to counter with a leg kick but Cressbeckler avoided it.
Barrengarry feints and then cracks Cressbeckler's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cressbeckler down.
Cressbeckler checks a leg kick.
Barrengarry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cressbeckler.
Barrengarry avoids the body shot from Cressbeckler.
Cressbeckler throws a big shot that misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Cressbeckler checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cressbeckler throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cressbeckler takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cressbeckler is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cressbeckler has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Barrengarry.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cressbeckler takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cressbeckler listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Barrengarry throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barrengarry is looking to land body kicks.
Barrengarry drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Barrengarry throws a jab when Cressbeckler was well out of range.
Barrengarry tries to land a body kick
and Cressbeckler counters with a stiff right hand.
Barrengarry swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice side step and Cressbeckler releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Barrengarry misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cressbeckler throws a body shot but no joy.
Cressbeckler is looking to score with low kicks.
Barrengarry blocks a low kick nicely.
Barrengarry looks to throw the jab but Cressbeckler is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrengarry lands with a nice body punch.
Barrengarry throws a jab when Cressbeckler was well out of range.
Cressbeckler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barrengarry.
Cressbeckler looks to land a combination. Barrengarry sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A jab from Cressbeckler misses.
Barrengarry tried to counter with a leg kick but Cressbeckler avoided it.
Cressbeckler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barrengarry connects with a body shot.
Cressbeckler throws a leg kick
and Barrengarry connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Cressbeckler misses its intended target.
Jab from Barrengarry.
Barrengarry throws a jab when Cressbeckler was well out of range.
Barrengarry moves away from the strike by Cressbeckler.
Barrengarry lands a front kick.
Cressbeckler cracks Barrengarry with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cressbeckler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barrengarry throws out a leg kick but Cressbeckler moves out of range and Barrengarry only half commits.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barrengarry lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Joad Cressbeckler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barrengarry throws a low kick but Cressbeckler avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Barrengarry.
Barrengarry lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cressbeckler's sensitive parts.
Cressbeckler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cressbeckler looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cressbeckler blocks the body kick.
Jab, jab by Barrengarry - just one landing.
Cressbeckler walks into a straight right hand from Barrengarry.
Cressbeckler connects with a solid leg kick.
Barrengarry works the jab nicely.
Cressbeckler loads up on a big right hand but Barrengarry slips the punch.
Cressbeckler throws a push kick but Barrengarry slaps the foot to one side.
Cressbeckler misses with a looping right.
Barrengarry tried to counter with a leg kick but Cressbeckler avoided it.
Barrengarry connects with a solid leg kick.
Logan Barrengarry is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Barrengarry with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cressbeckler to score with a decent uppercut.
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 Logan Barrengarry.
Well Barrengarry has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 50:46
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 49:46
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Logan Barrengarry!
Logan Barrengarry retains his welterweight title!
Logan Barrengarry seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Emiliano Blackburn (ranked 376 p4p, 504 weight class) and Chief Aztec (ranked 44 p4p, 68 weight class). Chief Aztec has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Emiliano Blackburn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Aztec!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackburn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aztec.
Aztec gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Aztec closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Aztec wants to break free but Blackburn has control.
Blackburn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Aztec is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Blackburn - that landed with a thud.
Aztec breaks from the clinch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackburn darts in and clinches Aztec up against the cage.
Aztec escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good shot there by Blackburn.
Blackburn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackburn throws out a powerful jab.
Blackburn clinches.
Blackburn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blackburn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aztec is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Aztec breaks from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Aztec.
Blackburn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aztec.
It looked like Blackburn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice shot by Blackburn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Aztec does no damage.
A shot to the liver by Blackburn. Beautiful body shot.
Aztec misses with a series of wild punches.
Blackburn swings for the body but Aztec moves out of range.
Aztec looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aztec lands an overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Aztec.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aztec gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Aztec's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Aztec breaks from the clinch.
Blackburn shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Aztec has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Blackburn has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Aztec escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blackburn thuds his right hand into Aztec's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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!
Aztec swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blackburn connects with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aztec throws a poor cross that misses
and Blackburn moves into the clinch.
Blackburn struggles to land a body shot inside as Aztec controls his hands.
Aztec manages to break the clinch.
Aztec misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Blackburn misses the target.
Aztec throws a hook to the side of Blackburn's head but Blackburn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aztec takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Blackburn tries to clinch up.
Aztec lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Aztec moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chief Aztec will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Blackburn darts in and clinches Aztec up against the cage.
Blackburn lands a body shot.
Aztec has had enough of the clinch but Blackburn keeps him there for the moment.
Blackburn keeps control of Aztec as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Blackburn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aztec backwards.
Blackburn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Aztec's efforts to push away.
A short uppercut from Blackburn.
Blackburn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aztec has had enough of the clinch but Blackburn keeps him there for the moment.
Aztec working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aztec tries to break the clinch but Blackburn is controlling the position.
Blackburn misses with some punches.
Blackburn scores with a shoulder strike.
Blackburn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Blackburn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aztec's elbow.
Blackburn working aggressively here.
Aztec breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aztec throws a poor cross that misses
and Blackburn counters with a left to the body.
Aztec misses with a double jab.
Blackburn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Aztec leaves Blackburn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Aztec throws a fast counter high kick but Blackburn manages to duck under it in time.
Aztec has taken the fight to the clinch.
Blackburn lands a hook that snaps the head of Aztec backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aztec is trying to break free.
Aztec wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blackburn.
Blackburn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Blackburn tries to work over Aztec's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blackburn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Blackburn here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Aztec tries to break free but Blackburn pushes him back against the cage.
Blackburn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blackburn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aztec can do to turn this around?
Aztec breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Aztec, as that shot connected.
Aztec misses with a body shot
and Blackburn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aztec avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
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!
Blackburn tries to clinch there but Aztec circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn throws a jab but it's blocked by Aztec.
Aztec swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Blackburn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aztec moves away.
A little jabbing left from Aztec on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Aztec staying out of range there.
Chief Aztec is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blackburn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Blackburn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Aztec doesn't seem bothered though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aztec misses with a straight right.
Aztec throws a lazy uppercut
letting Blackburn counter with a right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Aztec. Those never looked like landing.
Blackburn takes a swing at Aztec's ribcage but misses.
Aztec looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blackburn blocks a head kick by Aztec.
Blackburn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emiliano Blackburn dominated that second round.
That's time! Blackburn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Aztec falls off balance throwing a combination
and Blackburn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blackburn cracks Aztec with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Aztec takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Aztec misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackburn misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackburn defending well as Aztec loads up on a big left hand.
Blackburn blocks a head kick by Aztec.
Blackburn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aztec at a distance.
Blackburn connects with the punch.
Aztec 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.
Blackburn just misses with a punch to the body.
Aztec looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Aztec misses with a leg kick
and Blackburn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aztec! But no joy.
Aztec digs a good hook to Blackburn's body.
The fighters circling - Blackburn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aztec! But no joy.
Blackburn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Aztec keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aztec throws out a counter right but Blackburn avoids it with no problem.
Blackburn moves away from the strike by Aztec.
It looked like Blackburn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Aztec misses with a combination
and Blackburn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aztec displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Blackburn.
Blackburn drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Blackburn stops Aztec from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aztec kicks Blackburn off and gets to his feet.
Emiliano Blackburn is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab by Blackburn.
Blackburn dodges the punch combination from Aztec.
Aztec with a nice calf kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blackburn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emiliano Blackburn clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Blackburn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Aztec throws a right hand that misses
and Blackburn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aztec rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blackburn counters with a nice uppercut.
Blackburn misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Aztec counters with a crisp one two that drops Blackburn! Aztec thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Blackburn to his feet! Blackburn is in big trouble!
Blackburn is rocked!
Blackburn lands an overhand right.
Oh Blackburn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aztec throws a head kick that misses.
Blackburn seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackburn forces Aztec back against the cage and clinches.
A short right from Blackburn on the inside.
Blackburn has a couple of punches blocked by Aztec.
A short body shot lands from Blackburn as the two fighters clinch.
Aztec blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aztec breaks from the clinch.
Blackburn shoots in and drives through. Aztec sprawls well.
Blackburn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Aztec sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Aztec gets a clinch.
Aztec is trying to force a seperation but Blackburn has the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blackburn misses with a punch to the body.
Blackburn has Aztec pressed against the cage, preventing Aztec from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Blackburn keeps control of Aztec as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Blackburn can't find room to land a body shot as Aztec controls the action.
Aztec wants to break free but Blackburn has control.
Aztec prevents a body shot from Blackburn.
Blackburn tries to throw a body punch but Aztec avoids it by throwing Blackburn back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blackburn.
Blackburn tries a body shot but Aztec blocks it.
Blackburn swings wildly with an uppercut but Aztec uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Blackburn fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blackburn.
Aztec wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Blackburn tries to work over Aztec's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aztec tries to break the clinch but Blackburn is controlling the position.
Blackburn tries to throw a body punch but Aztec avoids it by throwing Blackburn back against the cage.
Emiliano Blackburn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blackburn has a couple of punches blocked by Aztec.
Blackburn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aztec breaks from the clinch.
Blackburn has closed the distance and engaged Aztec in a clinch.
Blackburn lands with a right to the head.
Aztec wants to break the clinch but can't.
Blackburn misses with the head strike.
Aztec wants to break the clinch but can't.
Aztec wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Blackburn has him pressed against the cage.
Aztec breaks from the clinch.
Aztec looks to land a right hand but Blackburn moved out of range.
Blackburn throws a body punch but Aztec moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blackburn slips a jab from Aztec.
Aztec throws a lazy right hand but Blackburn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blackburn swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Aztec throws a right hand that Blackburn ducks under and follows up with a left that Blackburn also avoids with ease.
It looked like Blackburn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice defenses there by Blackburn.
Aztec looks to throw the jab but Blackburn is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Blackburn misses its target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Emiliano Blackburn will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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.
Blackburn forces Aztec back against the cage and clinches.
Aztec has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Aztec prevents a body shot from Blackburn.
A shot in the inside from Blackburn.
Blackburn has Aztec pressed against the cage, preventing Aztec from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Aztec is trying to break the clinch but Blackburn is controlling him.
Blackburn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Aztec manages to break the clinch.
Blackburn tries to clinch up but Aztec circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackburn with a poor takedown
and Blackburn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blackburn looks to score with a jab to the body but Aztec is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aztec takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Blackburn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Blackburn throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Aztec tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Blackburn is in Aztec's guard.
Chief Aztec has got the better of the ground game so far.
Blackburn trying to control but Aztec is working from the bottom.
Blackburn landing with the ground and pound.
Blackburn controlling from the top position.
Blackburn 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.
Aztec uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Chief Aztec is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Aztec is fending him off so far but Blackburn persists. Nope, Aztec circles away and we're back to standing.
Blackburn tries to clinch up.
Aztec ducks under a wild hook from Blackburn.
Blackburn misses with a hook
and Aztec counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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!
Aztec closes the distance and pushes Blackburn back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aztec's elbow.
Blackburn is leaning against Aztec and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Blackburn tries to work over Aztec's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blackburn struggles to land a body shot inside as Aztec controls his hands.
Blackburn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aztecs head.
Blackburn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Aztec's efforts to push away.
Blackburn lands with a light punch inside.
Aztec breaks the clinch.
Aztec avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aztec lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Aztec blocks a jab.
As Blackburn backs off Aztec throws a huge counter combo but Blackburn manages to avoid it all.
Blackburn throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn moves away from the strike by Aztec.
A little feinted left hand from Blackburn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Blackburn moves into range and clinches up with Aztec.
Blackburn prevents Aztec from breaking the clinch.
Blackburn tries to work over Aztec's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Emiliano Blackburn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aztec manages to break the clinch.
Chief Aztec has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blackburn misses with an uppercut
and Aztec counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blackburn scores with the left hand. Aztec knows he should have avoided that one.
Aztec's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Blackburn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Aztec scrambles back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emiliano Blackburn showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Blackburn 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 50:46
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 50:46
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emiliano Blackburn!
Emiliano Blackburn retains his featherweight title!
Emiliano Blackburn really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Conviction logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Wallace (ranked 627 p4p, 938 weight class) and Jon Nolan (ranked 80 p4p, 109 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bubba Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Nolan!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nolan! But no joy.
Wallace darts in and clinches Nolan up against the cage.
Nolan manages to break the clinch.
Wallace lands with a shot to the body.
Wallace misses with a body shot.
Wallace comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wallace feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Nolan sprawling to the canvas! Nolan rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Wallace finish him?!
Nolan is rocked!
It looks like Jon Nolan has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Are you kidding me?! Wallace ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Nolan clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bubba Wallace!
Bubba Wallace 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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