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RISE 102: McVicker v Green PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Litas Lewis Moe (ranked 24234 p4p, 5765 weight class) and Mike Cozad (ranked 577 p4p, 528 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Litas Lewis Moe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Cozad!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cozad drives through and clinches with Lewis Moe against the cage.
Cozad taking a breather.
Lewis Moe is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lewis Moe is trying to break the clinch but Cozad is controlling him.
Lewis Moe wants to get back to striking at distance but Cozad won't allow it.
Cozad's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Lewis Moe letting Cozad take a breather here.
Cozad avoiding damage.
Cozad continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cozad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cozad slowing the pace effectively.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mike Cozad.
Lewis Moe shoots in for a takedown but Cozad shows good takedown defense.
Lewis Moe looks to score with a jab to the body but Cozad is just out of range.
A jab from Lewis Moe misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cozad lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
 It looks like Litas Lewis Moe has been cut.
Litas Lewis Moe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lewis Moe looks to land a combination but Cozad avoids it well.
Cozad has Lewis Moe up against the cage in a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cozad.
Lewis Moe tries for a takedown but Cozad manages to get underhooks.
Cozad effectively controlling the action here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cozad takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd are getting on Cozad's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Cozad leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lewis Moe has had enough of the clinch but Cozad keeps him there for the moment.
Cozad is pushing Lewis Moe up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Mike Cozad.
Lewis Moe with a poor takedown
and Cozad counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Litas Lewis Moe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cozad lands a jab to Lewis Moe's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cozad is looking to slow Lewis Moe down with leg kicks.
Lewis Moe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cozad feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Lewis Moe sprawling to the canvas! Lewis Moe rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Cozad finish him?!
Lewis Moe is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lewis Moe is holding his hands too far apart here. Cozad throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Lewis Moe is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Cozad!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kimbo Wahwah (ranked 3902 p4p, 5269 weight class) and Kou Ueda (ranked 420 p4p, 504 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kimbo Wahwah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Kou Ueda!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ueda takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ueda has Wahwah up against the cage in a clinch.
Wahwah lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wahwah lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ueda tries to land knees in the clinch but Wahwah avoids the damage to the body.
Ueda looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wahwah blocking some punches.
Ueda missing with knees to the body.
Wahwah tries to throw a body punch but Ueda avoids it by throwing Wahwah back against the cage.
Ueda pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wahwah really is a fat lump.
Wahwah takes a shot to the head.
Wahwah swings wildly with an uppercut but Ueda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ueda misses with a punch to the body.
Wahwah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wahwah misses with some punches.
Ueda is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wahwah is defending well for now.
Ueda misses with a punch on the inside.
Ueda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wahwah.
Ueda is leaning against Wahwah and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wahwah is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ueda lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Kimbo Wahwah has been cut.
Ueda misses with an elbow over the top.
Wahwah avoiding damage as Ueda throws knees to the body.
Ueda lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ueda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ueda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ueda misses with the head strike.
Ueda is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wahwah is defending well for now.
Wahwah on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wahwah lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wahwah creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wahwah blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wahwah lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ueda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wahwah.
Wahwah slowing the pace effectively.
Wahwah's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wahwah fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ueda has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ueda instigates a clinch.
Ueda keeps control of Wahwah as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ueda is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ueda tries to land knees in the clinch but Wahwah avoids the damage to the body.
Ueda throws an elbow that misses.
Ueda missing with knees to the body.
Ueda tries to work over Wahwah's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wahwah misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wahwah lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wahwah misses with a punch to the body.
Ueda lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ueda throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ueda pushes off an throws an elbow but Wahwah leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Ueda.
Ueda tries a body shot but Wahwah blocks it.
Ueda tries to land knees in the clinch but Wahwah avoids the damage to the body.
Wahwah is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ueda is keeping busy.
Ueda lands a nice elbow.
Wahwah can't find room to land a body shot as Ueda controls the action.
Wahwah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ueda scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ueda trying to land knees to the body.
Ueda pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ueda tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ueda misses with a knee to the head.
Wahwah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ueda throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ueda working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wahwah on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wahwah lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ueda backwards.
Ueda lands a nice elbow.
Wahwah tries a body shot but Ueda blocks it.
Wahwah is trying to maintain a safe position but Ueda gets an underhook and turns Wahwah into the cage.
Wahwah working hard to break the clinch.
Wahwah misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ueda keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wahwah's efforts to push away.
Ueda tries to land knees in the clinch but Wahwah avoids the damage to the body.
Wahwah looking to slow down the pace here.
Ueda pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ueda looking to throw knees to the head but Wahwah is blocking nicely.
Ueda lands a damaging elbow.
Wahwah tries to throw a body punch but Ueda avoids it by throwing Wahwah back against the cage.
Ueda tries to land knees in the clinch but Wahwah avoids the damage to the body.
Ueda lands an elbow inside.
Ueda lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wahwah.
Wahwah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wahwah can't find room to land a body shot as Ueda controls the action.
Wahwah struggles to land a body shot inside as Ueda controls his hands.
Ueda misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wahwah blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wahwah blocks an elbow strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ueda is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wahwah is defending well for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wahwah managing to block the knees to the body from Ueda.
Ueda lands an elbow that stopped Wahwah in his tracks for a moment.
Ueda lands a damaging elbow.
Kimbo Wahwah's cut is getting worse.
Ueda blocks an uppercut.
Ueda with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wahwah managing to block the knees to the body from Ueda.
Wahwah misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wahwah tries to work over Ueda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wahwah throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wahwah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ueda missing with knees to the body.
Ueda comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wahwah blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wahwah lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kou Ueda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kimbo Wahwah's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A big left from Wahwah misses.
Wahwah circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wahwah with a nice calf kick.
Wahwah throws a body shot but no joy.
Wahwah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ueda throws a low kick, looking for Wahwah's leg but Wahwah calmly moves out of range.
Ueda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kimbo Wahwah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wahwah throws a series of punches but Ueda avoids them all with ease.
Ueda fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ueda moves out of range as Wahwah strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ueda shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wahwah but Wahwah pushes him off and we're back to square one.
An inside leg kick lands from Wahwah.
Wahwah looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ueda moves into range and clinches up with Wahwah.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wahwah.
A left hand lands to the body for Wahwah.
Wahwah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wahwah lands a nice uppercut.
Wahwah managing to block the knees to the body from Ueda.
Wahwah works on Ueda's body with a couple of short punches.
Ueda is breathing heavily.
Wahwah blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Wahwah.
Wahwah working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wahwah manages to break the clinch.
Ueda shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wahwah throws out a powerful jab.
Wahwah dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ueda. That did some damage!
Ueda tries to clinch but Wahwah moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Wahwah checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wahwah looks to throw the jab but Ueda is out of range.
Wahwah throws the kick towards the body but Ueda avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wahwah scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wahwah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wahwah fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ueda is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Ueda.
Ueda has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ueda there as he acknowledges the shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ueda looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ueda loads up on a big right hand but Wahwah slips the punch.
Wahwah missing with a left hand there. Ueda was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ueda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wahwah swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wahwah throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wahwah fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ueda has closed the distance and engaged Wahwah in a clinch.
Ueda missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ueda missing with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Ueda fails to land.
Ueda misses with a punch to the body.
Wahwah lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ueda backwards.
Wahwah tries to work over Ueda's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Wahwah fails to land.
Wahwah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Wahwah.
Wahwah lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ueda tries to land knees in the clinch but Wahwah avoids the damage to the body.
Wahwah manages to break the clinch.
Wahwah misses with a low kick.
Wahwah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wahwah fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ueda just manages to avoid it.
Kimbo Wahwah is winning the standup battle so far.
Ueda darts in trying to clinch
enabling Wahwah to counter with a crisp jab.
Ueda misses with a low kick as Wahwah jumps back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wahwah.
Ueda throws a head kick but Wahwah moves out of range.
Wahwah misses with the combination.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wahwah.
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!
Ueda tries to move into range but Wahwah moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wahwah paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ueda is looking to clinch.
Wahwah looks to score with a jab to the body but Ueda is just out of range.
A low kick lands for Ueda.
Ueda's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ueda takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wahwah misses with a looping left.
Ueda doesn't manage to clinch there - Wahwah circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kimbo Wahwah dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kimbo Wahwah's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Ueda takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wahwah works Ueda's body with a nice hook.
Wahwah circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ueda clinches up with Wahwah and pushes him back against the cage.
Ueda throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ueda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wahwah.
Wahwah blocks the elbow strike.
Wahwah lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ueda.
Wahwah managing to block the knees to the body from Ueda.
Ueda takes a shot to the head.
Ueda misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wahwah misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ueda throws an elbow but it misses.
Ueda has a couple of punches blocked by Wahwah.
Ueda trying to land knees to the body.
Wahwah escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kou Ueda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ueda tries to clinch up but Wahwah circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ueda looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ueda slips a jab from Wahwah.
Wahwah connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ueda momentarily.
Ueda gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wahwah goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wahwah can't find room to land a body shot as Ueda controls the action.
Kou Ueda seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ueda tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ueda throws an elbow that misses.
Wahwah scores with a hook to the body.
Wahwah pushes Ueda back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ueda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wahwah scores with a shoulder strike.
Wahwah managing to block the knees to the body from Ueda.
Wahwah throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Uedas head.
Wahwah breaks the clinch.
Wahwah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ueda has managed to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ueda is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wahwah is defending well for now.
Wahwah breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wahwah pushes Ueda away with a front 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!
Wahwah throws the left hand but Ueda avoids the punch easily.
A clash of legs there as Ueda blocks the low kick.
Wahwah dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wahwah looks to score with a jab to the body but Ueda is just out of range.
Wahwah misses with a body kick.
Ueda slips under a jab.
Ueda tries to clinch up but Wahwah circles away and keeps his distance.
Wahwah thinks about countering with a body kick.
Ueda shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wahwah throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ueda wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ueda connects with a high kick.
Wahwah swats away the attempt to clinch by Ueda.
Ueda defending well as Wahwah loads up on a big left hand.
Ueda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ueda thumps Wahwah with a low kick.
Ueda moves in looking to clinch but Wahwah pushes him off.
Good leg kick by Wahwah.
Ueda lands a head kick!
Ueda tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wahwah circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wahwah counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A solid leg kick lands there for Wahwah.
Wahwah scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wahwah jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ueda wants to counter the offense by Wahwah and move into the clinch position.
A slow jab from Wahwah misses its intended target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wahwah misses with an uppercut
and Ueda connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ueda rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wahwah moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wahwah just misses with a punch to the body.
Ueda closes the distance and clinches.
Wahwah prevents a body shot from Ueda.
Ueda pushes off an throws an elbow but Wahwah leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimbo Wahwah showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wahwah 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kimbo Wahwah!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lav Artic (ranked 3224 p4p, 3546 weight class) and Desu Inhanamoto (ranked 422 p4p, 462 weight class). Desu Inhanamoto 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lav Artic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Desu Inhanamoto!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Artic misses with a wild combination.
Artic throws a right and a left that both miss.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Artic is defended easily by Inhanamoto.
Artic lands a nice shot to the body.
Artic misses the body punch
and Artic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Artic swinging wildly here.
Artic throws a right and a left that Inhanamoto avoids nicely.
Inhanamoto keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Artic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Inhanamoto throws out a counter right but Artic avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Artic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Donk. Inhanamoto catches Artic right on the button with a cross.
Inhanamoto scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Artic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Artic misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Inhanamoto makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Artic throws a looping overhand right but Inhanamoto ducks down to avoid it.
Inhanamoto shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Artic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Inhanamoto moves out of range of the strikes.
Inhanamoto let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Artic walks straight into a right hand from Inhanamoto - that's dropped him! Inhanamoto jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Artic from any more punishment! Artic complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Desu Inhanamoto!
Desu Inhanamoto 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcel Tower (ranked 3087 p4p, 3009 weight class) and Gabrijel Bozic (ranked 357 p4p, 350 weight class). Marcel Tower had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marcel Tower!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gabrijel Bozic!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tower looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A nice side step and Bozic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bozic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tower manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bozic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bozic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tower.
Bozic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tower plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
 It looks like Gabrijel Bozic has been cut.
Bozic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tower's head backwards.
Tower lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bozic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bozic lands a nice shot to the body.
Tower ducks under a wild hook from Bozic.
Bozic on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bozic cracks Tower with a good jab.
Bozic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bozic is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tower rather than just go for the knockout.
Bozic looks to score with a jab to the body but Tower is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Tower does it's job there.
Tower has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bozic finds it's way round the side to connect with Tower's head.
It looks like Marcel Tower has been cut.
Tower avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tower looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bozic tries to land a front kick but Tower steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bozic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tower has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bozic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tower ducks right into an uppercut from Bozic.
Tower throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bozic. Tower shrugs it off though.
Bozic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bozic lands a brutal head kick. Tower looks out on his feet and Bozic throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Gabrijel Bozic!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Planck (ranked 2984 p4p, 3514 weight class) and Tommi Ritola (ranked 345 p4p, 390 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Planck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommi Ritola!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ritola misses with a body punch
enabling Planck to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Ritola misses the target.
Ritola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Planck.
Ritola throws a head kick but Planck moves out of range.
Planck swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Planck fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Planck drives through and clinches with Ritola against the cage.
Ritola missing with knees to the body.
A short right from Planck.
Ritola looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Planck blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Planck lands a nice uppercut.
Planck working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ritola misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Planck.
Planck on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Planck breaks from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ritola takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ritola looks winded!
Ritola shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It looks like Tommi Ritola has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Planck scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Planck connects with a body shot that sends Ritola's belly button to the back.
Planck feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Ritola sprawling to the canvas! Ritola rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Planck finish him?!
Planck drops Ritola with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Ritola looks back up at him and smiles so Planck waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
 Ritola is rocked!
Planck is looking to wear down Ritola with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
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 low kick from Ritola is predictable there
and Planck counters with a big left hand that crumples Ritola! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Max Planck!
After winning the bout, Max Planck thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jim Babcock (ranked 2207 p4p, 3269 weight class) and Amarillo Brillo (ranked 293 p4p, 428 weight class). Babcock comes to the cage accompanied by The Way I Am feat. Marilyn Manson. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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4 - 4 - 0 |
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Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jim Babcock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Amarillo Brillo!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Babcock keeps the fight on the outside.
Babcock fails with an attempt to clinch.
Babcock has taken the fight to the clinch.
Babcock stalling in the clinch.
Brillo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Babcock prevents it.
Babcock tries to work over Brillo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brillo is trying to trip Babcock. He has hold of a leg but Babcock is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Brillo persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Brillo throws an elbow that misses. Babcock uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Brillo's guard. Nice move by Babcock!
Brillo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Babcock throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brillo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babcock lands a couple of digs.
Babcock won't allow Brillo to sweep him here.
Babcock stands and throws Brillo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Brillo is trying to control Babcock's posture but Babcock avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brillo is trying to escape the position but Babcock is controlling the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Babcock.
Brillo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Babcock wants to get back to full guard.
Brillo looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Babcock with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Brillo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brillo prevents Babcock from improving his position.
Brillo is nestled in close to Babcock, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Brillo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Babcock wants to improve his position but Brillo is controlling well.
Brillo throwing shots but Babcock is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babcock is pressing down on Brillo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Brillo being controlled here momentarily.
Babcock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Babcock manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brillo manages to get himself to full guard.
Babcock trying to control the position from guard on top but Brillo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brillo wants to sweep here but Babcock controlling him for the moment.
Brillo working for a triangle but Babcock defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babcock drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Babcock as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Brillo screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Babcock! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jim Babcock!
A very excited looking Jim Babcock made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lennox Lewis (ranked 1996 p4p, 2265 weight class) and John Henry Holliday (ranked 249 p4p, 276 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lennox Lewis!
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, John Henry Holliday!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lewis throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Holliday moves away from the strike by Lewis.
Lewis slips under a jab.
Holliday lands a body shot.
Lewis missing with a left hand there. Holliday was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Holliday rushes Lewis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Holliday looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Holliday lands with a light punch inside.
Holliday lands with a light punch inside.
Holliday lands with a left to the head.
Holliday swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Holliday.
Holliday lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holliday misses with some punches.
Lewis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lewis throws a punch but it's blocked by Holliday.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holliday.
Lewis lands with a light punch inside.
Holliday misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lewis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lewis blocks a body shot from Holliday.
Lewis unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Holliday looks winded!
Lewis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lewis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holliday takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like John Henry Holliday has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Holliday fails to land.
Lewis landing knees to the head.
Lewis struggles to land a body shot inside as Holliday controls his hands.
Holliday throws a head punch that misses.
Lewis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lewis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lewis obliges.
A left hand lands to the body for Lewis.
A body shot lands from Lewis.
A knee to the head by Lewis.
A body shot lands from Lewis.
Lewis looking to throw knees to the head but Holliday is blocking nicely.
A short uppercut from Lewis.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lewis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lewis lands with a right to the head.
Lewis using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Holliday has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lewis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Holliday prevents a body shot from Lewis.
Lewis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lewis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Holliday.
Lewis tries to work over Holliday's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lewis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lewis misses with a knee to the head.
Lewis blocks a body shot from Holliday.
Lewis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lewis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holliday.
Lewis half committed to a counter leg kick.
Holliday chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lewis can pounce on him.
Lewis throws a head kick but Holliday moves out of range.
It seemed like Holliday was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice jab there from Holliday.
Lewis looks to land a left hand but Holliday moved out of range nicely.
Lewis scoring well with a low kick there.
Holliday takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Holliday throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Holliday moves out of range of the body kick from Lewis.
Lewis lands a jab to the nose.
Lewis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lewis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lewis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Holliday shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis misses with a double jab.
Holliday tries to clinch but Lewis moves out of range.
Lewis looks for the body kick but Holliday saw that one coming.
Holliday drives through and clinches with Lewis against the cage.
Holliday tries a body shot but Lewis blocks it.
Lewis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Holliday tries a body shot but Lewis blocks it.
Lewis blocks an uppercut.
Holliday scores with a shot to the side of Lewis's head.
It looks like Lennox Lewis has been cut.
Lewis works on Holliday's body with a couple of short punches.
Lewis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lewis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Holliday lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Holliday tries to throw a body punch but Lewis avoids it by throwing Holliday back against the cage.
Lewis blocks an uppercut.
Holliday has Lewis pressed against the cage, preventing Lewis from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lewis breaks the clinch.
Holliday misses with an uppercut. Lewis saw that one coming.
Lewis lands with a hook. Holliday tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lewis fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Holliday has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lewis misses with a series of wild punches.
Lewis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lewis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Holliday swings for the body but Lewis moves out of range.
Lewis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Holliday throws an overhand right that lands on Lewis's shoulder, as Lewis tries to avoid the shot.
Lewis throws a nice inside leg kick.
Holliday clinches.
Lewis prevents a body shot from Holliday.
Holliday misses with a punch on the inside.
Lewis tries to land knees in the clinch but Holliday avoids the damage to the body.
Lewis misses with a punch to the body.
Lewis has had enough of the clinch but Holliday keeps him there for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lewis is working Holliday over against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A body shot lands from Lewis.
Lewis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Holliday on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lewis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lennox Lewis dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lewis connects with an inside leg kick.
Holliday tries to clinch up.
It looked like Lewis was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Holliday swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lewis slips a straight right by Holliday.
Lewis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Holliday throws out the jab.
Lewis cracks Holliday with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lewis connects with a leg kick.
Lewis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Holliday lunges at Lewis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lewis's hand.
Holliday tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Holliday has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lewis finds it's way round the side to connect with Holliday's head.
Lewis throws a looping overhand right but Holliday ducks down to avoid it.
Lewis defending well as Holliday loads up on a big left hand.
John Henry Holliday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lewis keeps Holliday at a distance using the push kick.
Holliday takes a swing at Lewis's ribcage but misses.
Lewis throws an overhand right that lands on Holliday's shoulder, as Holliday tries to avoid the shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lewis.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lewis moves out of range of the strikes.
Holliday takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holliday connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Holliday tries to clinch but Lewis moves out of range.
Holliday throws a big shot that misses.
Holliday works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Holliday is breathing heavily.
Holliday throws a hook to the side of Lewis's head but Lewis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lewis throws a head kick that half lands.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Lewis here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Holliday jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lewis lands with a nice body kick.
Lewis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Holliday walks into a left hand.
Lewis throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lewis scores with a three punch combo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holliday tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Holliday darts in and clinches Lewis up against the cage.
Lewis throws a punch but it's blocked by Holliday.
Lewis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Holliday avoiding damage as Lewis throws knees to the body.
Holliday swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holliday lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lewis connects with a knee to the head.
Holliday misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lewis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lewis breaks the clinch.
Holliday's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lewis lands a nice shot that snaps Holliday's head back.
Lewis throws a hook but Holliday blocks it.
Lewis thuds his shin into the meat of Holliday's side.
A jab from Lewis does it's job there.
Holliday fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lewis, pushing him back against the cage.
Lewis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lewis lands a shot to the body.
Lewis scores a nice knee to the body.
Lewis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lewis throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lewis.
Nice shot lands for Lewis.
Lewis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lewis throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holliday chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lewis can pounce on him.
Lewis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lewis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Holliday.
Lewis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holliday can do to turn this around?
Lewis moves away from the strike by Holliday.
Holliday moves in looking to clinch but Lewis pushes him off.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lewis.
Holliday uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lewis.
Lewis tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Holliday walks into a left hand.
Lewis throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holliday. Lewis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holliday has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lewis.
A left lands for Lewis.
Holliday takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Holliday tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lewis was well out of range. Poor timing from Holliday.
Lewis quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Lewis feints and then cracks Holliday's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Holliday down.
Holliday gets a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lewis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lewis.
Lewis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lennox Lewis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lewis blocking some punches.
Lewis tries to land knees in the clinch but Holliday avoids the damage to the body.
Lewis lands a body punch.
Lewis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lewis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Holliday swings wildly with an uppercut but Lewis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holliday lands with a light punch inside.
Lewis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Holliday or not.
Lewis unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lewis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Holliday gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lewis.
Lewis scores with a hook.
Lewis connects with an inside leg kick.
Lewis scores with a punch to the head.
Lewis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lennox Lewis dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Holliday swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lewis catches Holliday with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lewis throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Holliday ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lewis moves away.
Lewis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Holliday has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lewis finds it's way round the side to connect with Holliday's head.
Holliday has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Holliday tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lewis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lennox Lewis is winning the standup battle so far.
No joy there for Lewis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lewis scores with a jab.
Lewis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lewis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Holliday throws a jab but it's blocked by Lewis.
Holliday misses with a hook to the body
and Lewis counters with an inside leg kick.
Holliday takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Holliday takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Holliday tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lewis was well out of range. Poor timing from Holliday.
Lewis's jab looks to have found its range, popping Holliday under the eye.
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!
Lewis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Holliday swings for the body but Lewis moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holliday has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lewis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Holliday is defending well for now.
Lewis scores with a shoulder strike.
Holliday prevents a body shot from Lewis.
Holliday doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holliday avoiding damage as Lewis throws knees to the body.
Holliday tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lewis scores with a shot to the side of Holliday's head.
Lewis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lewis.
Holliday lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lewis backwards.
Still in the clinch, Lewis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Holliday misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Holliday.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lewis.
Lewis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hollidays head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holliday misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Lewis.
Holliday tries to work over Lewis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Holliday tries to work over Lewis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
John Henry Holliday has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lewis digs a right hand underneath Holliday's ribcage. Holliday let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lewis trying to land knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Lewis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lewis pushes Holliday back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lewis lands a left hand.
Holliday goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lewis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Holliday is defending well for now.
Lewis blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Lewis.
Holliday lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Lewis - that landed with a thud.
Lewis lands a hook that snaps the head of Holliday backwards.
Lewis scores a nice knee to the body.
Lewis working Holliday over with knees to the body.
Lewis lands a nice shot to the body.
Lewis presses Holliday against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lewis lands with a left to the head.
Lewis blocking some punches.
Holliday's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lewis.
Lewis landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lewis obliges.
Nice body punch from Lewis.
Lewis lands with a short shot to the head.
Lewis lands a shot to the body.
Lewis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lewis landing knees to the body.
Holliday takes a shot to the head.
Lennox Lewis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Holliday misses with some punches.
Lewis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lewis working Holliday over with knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lewis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Lewis.
Lewis misses with a knee to the head.
Lewis lands a hook that snaps the head of Holliday backwards.
Holliday throws a punch but it's blocked by Lewis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lewis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Holliday misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lewis misses with a punch on the inside.
Lewis putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Holliday in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Holliday working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lewis tries to land knees in the clinch but Holliday avoids the damage to the body.
Lewis blocks a body shot from Holliday.
A short uppercut from Holliday.
Lewis using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Holliday has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Holliday stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Holliday.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short left from Holliday.
Holliday fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Holliday prevents a body shot from Lewis.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lennox Lewis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lewis has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lennox Lewis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cathal Doherty (ranked 1644 p4p, 1640 weight class) and Shane Fergusson (ranked 241 p4p, 240 weight class). Doherty comes to the cage accompanied by Jeremy- Pearl Jam. Fergusson has chosen Scotland the brave as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cathal Doherty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shane Fergusson!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fergusson tries to clinch up.
It looked like Doherty wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Doherty throws a jab but it's blocked by Fergusson.
Fergusson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Doherty.
Doherty misses with a hook. Fergusson ducked under it nicely.
Doherty stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fergusson.
Doherty scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fergusson lands with a good body shot.
Fergusson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fergusson lands a shoulder strike.
Fergusson swings wildly with an uppercut but Doherty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fergusson misses with a body punch.
Doherty manages to break the clinch.
Fergusson drops his hands momentarily and Doherty takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Doherty misses with a hook. Fergusson ducked under it nicely.
Fergusson throws a solid leg kick but Doherty takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fergusson.
Fergusson throws a hook to the side of Doherty's head but Doherty sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doherty misses with an uppercut.
Fergusson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fergusson throws a head kick that half lands.
Doherty has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Doherty definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Doherty drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Doherty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fergusson.
Doherty throws out a loose jab but Fergusson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doherty slips under a jab.
Doherty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Doherty swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fergusson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fergusson defending well as Doherty loads up on a big left hand.
Fergusson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doherty takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fergusson throws a sloppy head kick and Doherty moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fergusson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Doherty.
Doherty loads up on a big right hand but Fergusson slips the punch.
Doherty looks to throw the jab but Fergusson is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fergusson! But no joy.
Fergusson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Doherty. Doherty circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fergusson lands a jab to Doherty's midsection.
Fergusson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Doherty's head.
Fergusson looks to land a right hand but Doherty moved out of range.
Fergusson slips under a jab from Doherty.
Doherty is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Doherty rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fergusson counters with a thumping low kick.
Doherty is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fergusson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fergusson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Doherty misses the target.
Doherty tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fergusson was well out of range. Poor timing from Doherty.
Doherty on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fergusson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Shane Fergusson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fergusson cracks Doherty with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doherty uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fergusson.
Fergusson thows a leg kick but Doherty checks it
and Fergusson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fergusson throws a poor cross that misses
and Doherty cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big left from Doherty misses.
Fergusson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fergusson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Doherty ducks under a wild hook from Fergusson.
Fergusson lands a really nice looking cross but Doherty seems unphased.
Fergusson throws a sloppy head kick
and Doherty counters with a straight right hand.
Doherty throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Doherty throws a hook to the side of Fergusson's head but Fergusson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Doherty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fergusson.
Doherty ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fergusson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Doherty misses its intended target.
Fergusson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doherty was well out of range. Poor timing from Fergusson.
Doherty blocks a jab.
Fergusson throws a leg kick but Doherty sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fergusson misses with a straight right.
Doherty throws a shot from downtown. Fergusson moves away and avoids it.
Fergusson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Doherty throws a right hand that Fergusson ducks under and follows up with a left that Fergusson also avoids with ease.
Nice shot lands for Doherty.
Fergusson lands with a nice body kick.
Jab from Doherty.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Doherty misses with a hook. Fergusson ducked under it nicely.
Doherty slips a jab and a cross from Fergusson.
Doherty lands a nice shot that snaps Fergusson's head back.
Fergusson throws a poor cross that misses
letting Doherty counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Fergusson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Fergusson throws a head kick that misses.
Fergusson misses with a looping right.
Doherty avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fergusson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Doherty counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fergusson connects with a looping right hand.
Fergusson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Doherty stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fergusson.
A decent looking cross lands there for Doherty.
Doherty throws a looping overhand right but Fergusson ducks down to avoid it.
Doherty walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doherty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fergusson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Doherty moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Doherty throws a shot from downtown. Fergusson moves away and avoids it.
Fergusson throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doherty misses with a looping right.
Doherty throws a looping overhand right but Fergusson ducks down to avoid it.
Fergusson scores with a hook.
Fergusson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Doherty swings for the body but Fergusson moves out of range.
Fergusson misses with an uppercut.
Fergusson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Doherty thuds his right hand into Fergusson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fergusson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Doherty throws a jab when Fergusson was well out of range.
Fergusson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Doherty misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fergusson counters with a leg kick.
Doherty fails to land with a series of punches.
Fergusson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A good leg kick by Fergusson.
Doherty misses with an uppercut. Fergusson saw that one coming.
Nice body kick from Fergusson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doherty with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fergusson to score with a decent uppercut.
Fergusson throws a low kick but Doherty moves out of range easily.
Fergusson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Doherty throws out the jab.
Doherty throws the left hand but Fergusson avoids the punch easily.
A jab lands there for Doherty.
Fergusson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Doherty doesn't seem bothered though.
Fergusson misses the body punch
letting Doherty counter with a right hand.
Fergusson lands an overhand right.
Doherty throws a looping overhand right but Fergusson ducks down to avoid it.
Fergusson misses with a lunging right hand
and Doherty counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Donk. Doherty catches Fergusson right on the button with a cross.
Doherty slips a jab and a cross from Fergusson.
A little feinted left hand from Doherty on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fergusson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doherty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fergusson looks to throw the jab but Doherty is out of range.
Fergusson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Doherty.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fergusson.
Doherty is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Doherty slips a jab from Fergusson.
Fergusson staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fergusson. Doherty does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Fergusson misses.
Doherty lands a left and a right that send Fergusson crashing to the mat, dazed. Doherty thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Fergusson is rocked!
It looks like Shane Fergusson has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fergusson lands a glancing blow to the side of Doherty's head.
Fergusson throws a solid leg kick but Doherty takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fergusson.
Fergusson blocks a jab.
It seemed like Fergusson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fergusson is looking to slow Doherty down with leg kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doherty takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fergusson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fergusson is still on wobbly legs! Can Doherty finish him?
Fergusson throws an overhand right that lands on Doherty's shoulder, as Doherty tries to avoid the shot.
Doherty cracks Fergusson with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Fergusson tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Doherty pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Fergusson is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cathal Doherty!
Cathal Doherty bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gord Ryan (ranked 1616 p4p, 1741 weight class) and Paul Welch (ranked 238 p4p, 259 weight class). Gord Ryan could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Paul Welch's chin.
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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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gord Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Welch!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Welch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Welch throws a right hand that Ryan ducks under and follows up with a left that Ryan also avoids with ease.
Welch throws a lazy uppercut
and Ryan counters with a nice body shot.
Welch throws a right and a left that Ryan avoids nicely.
Ryan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ryan moves out of range as Welch strikes.
Ryan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Welch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Ryan misses its target.
Ryan jabs at Welch's body.
Welch misses with a hook. Ryan ducked under it nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Ryan misses its target.
Ryan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Welch swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ryan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Welch moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Welch misses with a lunging right hand
and Welch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Welch tries to bum rush Ryan with a series of wild strikes but Ryan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little feinted left hand from Ryan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Welch lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Welch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ryan is looking to wear down Welch with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
and Ryan counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Welch! He's just covering up as Ryan starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gord Ryan!
An out of breath Gord Ryan 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Prince McVicker (ranked 450 p4p, 991 weight class) and Lester Green (ranked 24 p4p, 57 weight class). Green has chosen This Is Beetle as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Prince McVicker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Lester Green!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McVicker looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Green!
Green takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
McVicker looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Green felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
McVicker working the strikes but Green uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
McVicker is working for a submission of some sort.
Green is staying active underneath McVicker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVicker wants to pass the guard but Green is defending well.
Green blocking the ground and pound attempt from McVicker.
McVicker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McVicker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McVicker controlling the action here.
McVicker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McVicker is thwarting Green's attempts to control the position.
Green won't allow McVicker to pass to mount.
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.
McVicker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McVicker is just content to waste time from the top position. Green takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Green looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but McVicker puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Green wants to get back to full guard.
McVicker uses his free foot to push down on Green's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Green.
McVicker wants to finish this one by submission but Green is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from McVicker.
McVicker throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McVicker sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
McVicker misses with some ground and pound and Green recovers position to half guard.
McVicker is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Green is just riding it out for now. McVicker eventually gives up the hold.
McVicker trying to mount his opponent but Green defends it.
Green has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McVicker is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McVicker in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McVicker scoring with strikes to the body and head.
McVicker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Green sees it coming and defends easily.
Green is trying to maintain the position but McVicker is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McVicker trying to pass the guard but Green defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Prince McVicker dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
McVicker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Prince McVicker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Green. Beautiful body shot.
Green throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Green moves out of range as McVicker strikes.
McVicker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Green throws a shot from downtown. McVicker moves away and avoids it.
Left hook, right uppercut from McVicker.
McVicker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVicker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Green sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Prince McVicker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Green walks into a stiff left hand from McVicker.
Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McVicker moves away.
McVicker fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green throws a body punch but McVicker moves out of range.
McVicker ducks right into an uppercut from Green.
McVicker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Green connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McVicker scrambles back to his feet.
Green uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McVicker.
Nice defenses there by McVicker.
McVicker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Green counters with a nice body shot.
Green tests McVicker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McVicker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Green as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for McVicker. That snapped Green's head back.
McVicker moves out of range of the strikes.
McVicker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Green circles away quickly and effectively.
McVicker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Green stuffs the takedown.
McVicker misses with a series of wild punches.
McVicker has his takedown stuffed
and Green counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McVicker dives in and grabs Green's left leg, looking for a takedown. Green pushes down on McVicker's head and hops out.
Green on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Green misses with a left hand
and McVicker decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Green's guard.
Prince McVicker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McVicker throws a strike but Green rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
McVicker looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Green puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Green not doing much here.
McVicker tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Green has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Green controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McVicker wants to control but Green is having none of it.
Green can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McVicker is looking to escape.
Green takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lester Green showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McVicker closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Green's guard.
Green has his feet on McVicker's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Green has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Green scores with a nice strike.
Green with a hook.
McVicker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Green.
McVicker drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McVicker tries to move into full mount but can't pass Green's legs.
McVicker thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McVicker passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Green!
Green avoids a strike by McVicker and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in McVicker's guard! Fantastic escape!
Green slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McVicker looking for a sweep. Not yet McVicker, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McVicker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Green controls the pace.
McVicker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Green is one step ahead there.
Green controls from within his opponent's guard.
McVicker keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully.
McVicker throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green won't allow McVicker to sweep him here.
Green must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Green wants to control from the top but McVicker keeps moving.
McVicker working a defensive guard here.
Green controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McVicker looking to score a takedown here. Green is defending well but McVicker drives through and ends up in Green's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McVicker wants to pass the guard but Green is keeping the position.
McVicker is looking to advance position but Green has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
McVicker is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lester Green really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McVicker misses with a body shot.
Green swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McVicker misses with a takedown attempt - Green sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Green throws a predictable looking body shot
and McVicker counters with a single leg into guard. Green didn't expect that.
McVicker might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Green has McVicker pulled in close to control his posture.
McVicker trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVicker looking to sit in guard and control but Green gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
McVicker keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McVicker has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Green 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 McVicker.
Green controlling the position from side mount.
McVicker manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McVicker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McVicker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McVicker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Green keeps working.
Green is looking to improve his position.
McVicker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McVicker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green manages to get to full guard.
Green has control of McVicker's left arm, preventing McVicker from doing any damage.
McVicker trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.
McVicker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McVicker throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McVicker wants to pass the guard but Green is keeping the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lester Green seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McVicker misses with a takedown
and Green counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Green darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McVicker gets a double leg takedown into Green's guard.
Green pulls McVicker in to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McVicker wants to pass the guard but Green is keeping the position.
McVicker throws an elbow that misses. Green uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McVicker's guard. Nice move by Green!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Prince McVicker will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Green misses the jab.
Green slips under a jab from McVicker.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McVicker.
A jab lands there for Green.
McVicker feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McVicker wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving.
Green seems keen to control McVicker's posture.
Green working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green has control of McVicker's left arm, preventing McVicker from doing any damage.
McVicker passes into half guard.
Green blocking the ground and pound attempt from McVicker.
McVicker working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Green moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Green keeping moving, preventing McVicker from controlling successfully.
Green looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McVicker looking to pass the guard.
McVicker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McVicker misses with a hook. Green ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Green throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McVicker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Green sprawls and moves away.
McVicker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McVicker is looking to counter the offense by Green and move into the clinch.
Green stuffs the takedown attempt from McVicker. McVicker gets slowly back to his feet.
Green dips to his left and cracks McVicker with an uppercut!
Green cracks McVicker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McVicker feints and as Green raises his hands in defense, McVicker changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
McVicker wants to pass the guard but Green is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Green bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McVicker's guard.
McVicker looking for a sweep. Not yet McVicker, not yet.
McVicker lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McVicker looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Green utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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 Prince McVicker.
I think McVicker 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Glass scores the fight 48:47
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Prince McVicker!
Prince McVicker retains his bantamweight title!
Prince McVicker 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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