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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Laddy Sutherland (ranked 2513 p4p, 3506 weight class) and Don Hunt (ranked 168 p4p, 219 weight class). Don Hunt acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

167 cm
23
140
5 - 2 - 0
166 cm
23
135
1 - 0 - 0
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine
Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Laddy Sutherland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Don Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sutherland is looking to land body kicks.
Hunt moves out of range of the body kick.
Sutherland backing away here, and Hunt unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sutherland missing with a left hand there. Hunt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sutherland defending well as Hunt loads up on a big left hand.
Hunt connects with a crisp jab.
Hunt throws a looping overhand right but Sutherland ducks down to avoid it.
Hunt blocks a leg kick.
Good shot there by Sutherland.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sutherland slips under a jab.
Hunt connects with a looping right hand.
Sutherland tries to clinch up.
Sutherland doesn't manage to clinch there - Hunt circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sutherland looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sutherland tries a head kick but it misses.
Hunt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sutherland.
Sutherland misses with a low kick.
Don Hunt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hunt.
Hunt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sutherland stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hunt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sutherland can pounce on him.
An inside leg kick lands from Sutherland.
Sutherland throws a sloppy head kick and Hunt moves out of range easily.
Hunt throws a nice head kick!
Sutherland is rocked!
It looks like Laddy Sutherland has been cut.
Hunt looks to throw the jab but Sutherland is out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sutherland tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Sutherland.
Sutherland scores with a head kick. Hunt tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt works the jab nicely.
Sutherland wants to slow Hunt down by chopping away at his legs.
Good exchange - Hunt coming out on top.
Sutherland throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hunt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sutherland has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sutherland looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hunt lands with a cross.
Oh Sutherland is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sutherland looks for a takedown but Hunt sprawls well.
Sutherland seems to have got his legs back now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sutherland walks into a stiff left hand from Hunt.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sutherland.
Sutherland tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hunt counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sutherland misses with a double jab
and Hunt counters with a nice uppercut.
Hunt moves out of range of the body kick.
Hunt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sutherland throws a push kick but Hunt slaps the foot to one side.
Hunt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sutherland lands with a nice body kick.
Hunt falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sutherland counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sutherland takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sutherland tries to score with a low kick but Hunt moves his leg out of the way.
Hunt plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sutherland keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunt.
Sutherland throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hunt counters with a straight right hand.
Hunt takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hunt loads up on a big right hand but Sutherland slips the punch.
Sutherland went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sutherland throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hunt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Don Hunt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Laddy Sutherland's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Sutherland tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sutherland displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hunt throws out the jab.
Sutherland turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hunt avoids the head kick by Sutherland.
Hunt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Sutherland.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sutherland.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sutherland throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hunt fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sutherland on the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt misses with a low kick.
Hunt lands a really nice looking cross but Sutherland seems unphased.
Sutherland misses with an uppercut
and Hunt counters with a nice uppercut.
Sutherland gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Hunt to counter with a crisp jab.
Hunt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hunt closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Sutherland! Hunt dives in looking to finish! Sutherland is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Hunt!
A victorious Don Hunt thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Roger Malm (ranked 1619 p4p, 1952 weight class) and Kado Akiyama (ranked 137 p4p, 158 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

182 cm
23
157
5 - 4 - 0
165 cm
24
155
5 - 3 - 1
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible
Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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Conviction
© Trap House


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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Roger Malm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Kado Akiyama!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malm uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Akiyama.
Malm throws a lazy uppercut
and Akiyama counters with a stiff right hand.

Malm gets tackled into the cage by Akiyama. Akiyama maintains the clinch.
Malm lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Malm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malm scores with a shoulder strike.
Malm wants to stall.
Akiyama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Malm misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malm misses with some punches.

Akiyama breaks from the clinch.
Akiyama throws a lazy right hand but Malm sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Malm - just one landing.
Malm throws a shot from downtown. Akiyama moves away and avoids it.
Akiyama throws a counter combo.
Akiyama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Malm misses with a double jab
and Akiyama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Akiyama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malm.
Akiyama blocks a jab.
Malm misses with a lunging right hand
and Akiyama counters with an outside leg kick.
Malm's corner calls for a 1-2. Malm obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Malm throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Akiyama.
Malm has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Akiyama.
Malm swinging wildly here.
A telegraphed right hand from Malm misses the target.
Malm works Akiyama's body with a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Akiyama.
Malm scores with a shot to the body.
Malm is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Malm throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Akiyama cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malm throws a big shot that misses.
Akiyama is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Malm with a body shot.
A jab from Malm misses.
Akiyama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Akiyama is looking to score with low kicks.
Malm throws a jab but it's blocked by Akiyama.
Malm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akiyama.
Akiyama showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Malm.
Akiyama dodges the punch combination from Malm.
Malm scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Kado Akiyama has been cut.
Malm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akiyama.
Malm backing away here, and Akiyama unleashes a leg kick that just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama misses the jab.
A big left from Malm misses.
Good shot there by Malm.
Malm tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Roger Malm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malm throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Malm avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Akiyama swings for the body but Malm moves out of range.
Malm on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Akiyama takes one to the side of the head.
Akiyama defending well as Malm loads up on a big left hand.
Akiyama shapes to counter with a head kick.
Malm moves out of range as Akiyama strikes.
Akiyama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Malm throws out the jab.
Malm throws a right and a left that both miss.
Malm misses the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Akiyama misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malm fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Akiyama misses with the head strike.
Akiyama blocks an uppercut.
Akiyama misses with some punches.
Akiyama lands with a left to the head.
Akiyama throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Akiyama.
Akiyama swings wildly with an uppercut but Malm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malm struggles to land a body shot inside as Akiyama controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Malm.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Akiyama.
Malm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Malm tries a body shot but Akiyama blocks it.
Akiyama swings wildly with an uppercut but Malm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akiyama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malm's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Malm dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kado Akiyama's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Akiyama on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Roger Malm is winning the standup battle so far.
Malm misses with a body shot.
Akiyama now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Malm is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Akiyama can do to turn this around?
Akiyama avoids the body shot from Malm.
Malm looks to throw the jab but Akiyama is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Akiyama! But no joy.
Akiyama pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Malm swings widly with a right hand
and Akiyama makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Akiyama in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Malm cracks Akiyama with a good jab.
Malm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akiyama unleashes a big counter combination but Malm bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Malm throws a hook but Akiyama blocks it.
Malm misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malm throws a right and a left that both miss.
Malm misses with a double jab.
Malm takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Malm.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Akiyama just misses with a punch to the body.
Akiyama throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Malm lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Malm doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Malm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akiyama manages to avoid it.
Malm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akiyama.
Malm throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Malm waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akiyama.
Akiyama moves out of range as Malm strikes.
Akiyama misses with a leg kick

and Malm moves into the clinch.
Malm swings wildly with an uppercut but Akiyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malm goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Malm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akiyama's elbow.
Akiyama scores with a shot to the side of Malm's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama lands with a right 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!
Akiyama throws a punch but it's blocked by Malm.
Malm working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Malm.
Malm misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kado Akiyama seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Akiyama lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Malm misses with a body punch.
Akiyama swings wildly with an uppercut but Malm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akiyama has a couple of punches blocked by Malm.
Akiyama blocks a body shot from Malm.
Malm can't find room to land a body shot as Akiyama controls the action.
Akiyama working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Malm tries a body shot but Akiyama blocks it.
Akiyama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Akiyama's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Malm swings wildly with an uppercut but Akiyama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akiyama lands a hook that snaps the head of Malm backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Malm blocking some punches.
Akiyama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Akiyama pushes Malm back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Malm lands with a left to the head.
Akiyama working aggressively here.
Malm blocks an uppercut.
Akiyama lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Malm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Akiyama.
Malm is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Akiyama blocks an uppercut.
Malm struggles to land a body shot inside as Akiyama controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Akiyama.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Akiyama misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Akiyama as Malm tries to tie him up.
Malm misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akiyama blocks an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama tries to work over Malm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Akiyama misses with some punches.
Malm lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akiyama stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Akiyama scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Malm throws a punch but it's blocked by Akiyama.
Malm lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akiyama.
Malm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Akiyama breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A lazy left from Malm finds it's target.
Malm throws a series of punches but Akiyama avoids them all with ease.
Akiyama swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Malm on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Malm throws a jab but it's blocked by Akiyama.
Akiyama is looking to slow Malm down with leg kicks.
Malm pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Roger Malm will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kado Akiyama'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Akiyama lands a leg kick that knocks Malm off balance momentarily.
Malm on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Akiyama throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Malm counter with a right hand.
Malm throws a lazy uppercut
and Akiyama counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Akiyama connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Malm is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Akiyama connects with a leg kick.
Akiyama slips a jab from Malm.
Akiyama throws a big shot that misses.
Malm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Akiyama manages to avoid it.
Akiyama is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akiyama slips a straight right by Malm.
Akiyama turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Akiyama lands with a straight right. Malm didn't see that one coming.
Malm is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Akiyama.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Malm throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Akiyama smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Decent striking displayed by Malm there.
Malm misses with a series of wild punches.

Akiyama cracks Malm with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Malm looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Akiyama finish him?
Malm is rocked!
It looks like Roger Malm has been cut.
Malm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akiyama moves away.
Akiyama looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Oh Malm is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malm throws a right and a left that both miss.
Akiyama connects with an inside leg kick.
Akiyama throws a hook but Malm avoids it easily.
Akiyama tries to move into range but Malm moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Akiyama slips a jab from Malm.
Akiyama dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Malm. That did some damage!
Malm swings widly with a right hand
and Akiyama counters with a thumping low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama cracks Malm with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Akiyama misses with a wild body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Malm.
Akiyama wobbles Malm with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Akiyama dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Malm to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kado Akiyama!
A relieved looking Kado Akiyama thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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RATING
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Goat Jones (ranked 1565 p4p, 2615 weight class) and Simon Vaughan (ranked 193 p4p, 299 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

194 cm
29
223
6 - 3 - 0
191 cm
22
275
6 - 3 - 0
Good wrestling
Great elbows
Very strong
Good wrestler
Brawler
Good gas tank

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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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Goat Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Simon Vaughan!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vaughan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Vaughan tries to clinch up.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vaughan shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jones appears to be looking for a big counter.

Vaughan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Vaughan turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Jones is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Vaughan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Vaughan is nestled in close to Jones, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Vaughan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jones is pressing down on Vaughan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jones wants to sweep here but Vaughan controlling him for the moment.

Jones has his foot on Vaughan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vaughan works his way back into a safe position though.

Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vaughan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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!

Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaughan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vaughan throwing strikes but missing.
Jones controls Vaughan momentarily but Vaughan frees himself.

Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vaughan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Vaughan prevents Jones from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vaughan landing with the ground and pound.
Vaughan postures up and lands a big shot to Jones's brow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaughan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jones's head.
Vaughan throws a big elbow that misses.

Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vaughan throws a big right hand that misses.
Vaughan throws a big right hand that misses.

Jones had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vaughan defends it easily.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Vaughan told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Vaughan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vaughan stands up over Jones, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jones is rocked!
Vaughan arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Jones's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Simon Vaughan!
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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between War Turtle (ranked 1414 p4p, 1213 weight class) and Kalle Frid (ranked 150 p4p, 124 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

183 cm
22
155
6 - 3 - 0
182 cm
23
169
5 - 4 - 0
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, War Turtle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kalle Frid!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turtle slips a jab from Frid.
Frid jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A left and a right from Frid both land. Nice combination.
It looks like War Turtle has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Turtle.
Turtle dodges the punch combination from Frid.

Frid gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Turtle gets control of Frid's arms and successfully pulls guard. Turtle will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Frid got a little sloppy there for a moment and Turtle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Frid has managed to get both his arms back between Turtle's legs - danger averted.
Frid trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Turtle definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Turtle is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Frid got a little sloppy there for a moment and Turtle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Frid has managed to get both his arms back between Turtle's legs - danger averted.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Turtle is looking for a triangle but Frid pushes his legs off easily.

Turtle escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Frid gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Turtle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Frid trying to control but Turtle is working from the bottom.

Turtle is looking to cinch up a triangle. Frid throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Turtle's body to avoid the submission. Turtle has instead reached around Frid's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Turtle arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). War Turtle!
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RATING
43%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Pereira (ranked 2057 p4p, 1558 weight class) and Hamza Kosen (ranked 102 p4p, 84 weight class). Hamza Kosen is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

195 cm
22
285
7 - 0 - 0
225 cm
24
300
9 - 3 - 0
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Granite chin
Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alex Pereira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hamza Kosen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pereira just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Pereira has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kosen misses with the combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pereira.
Kosen swings for the body but Pereira moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pereira. Kosen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kosen slips under a jab from Pereira.
Pereira throws a shot from downtown. Kosen moves away and avoids it.
Kosen moves out of range as Pereira strikes.
Hamza Kosen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kosen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kosen moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pereira throws out the jab.
Kosen slips a jab from Pereira.
Pereira displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kosen.
Kosen lands with a straight right. Pereira didn't see that one coming.
Kosen throws a body punch but Pereira moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosen doesn't manage to clinch there - Pereira circles away.
Kosen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pereira manages to avoid it.
Pereira takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Pereira misses the target.
Pereira misses with a body shot.
Pereira shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

Kosen has managed to clinch.
Come on Kosen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pereira content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kosen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Pereira lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kosen backwards.

Pereira turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Pereira is trying to get an arm triangle but Kosen is defending well.

Pereira working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kosen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pereira wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pereira landing strikes.
Pereira 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.
Kosen is holding Pereira down, trying to stall.
Pereira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kosen keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Pereira looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pereira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kosen keeps working.
Kosen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pereira trying to control the action but Kosen is working from the bottom.
Pereira throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kosen trying to remain calm as Pereira controls from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kosen tries to bench press Pereira off him but Pereira keeps the position.
Pereira working away.
Kosen takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Pereira has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kosen!
Kosen taking shots to the head.
Pereira putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The referee warns Kosen that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Pereira with a couple of short strikes.
Pereira tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kosen is squirming around, avoiding Pereira's attempts to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Pereira 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.

Kosen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pereira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kosen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Pereira closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pereira lands in his opponent's guard.
Pereira wants to control from the top but Kosen keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kosen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pereira postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosen wants to sweep but no luck.
Pereira content to stall in guard here.
Pereira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kosen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pereira accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kosen pulls Pereira in close to prevent any damage.
Kosen is trying to control the position but Pereira postures up.
Pereira sitting in guard here, content to control.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pereira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pereira works the jab nicely.
Hamza Kosen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kosen throws a body shot but no joy.
Kosen swings for the body but Pereira moves out of range.
Pereira feinted with a counter takedown.
Pereira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kosen throws a solid leg kick but Pereira takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kosen.
Kosen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pereira.
Kosen tries to clinch but Pereira moves out of range.
Kosen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pereira.
Kosen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pereira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kosen scores with a jab to the head.
Kosen misses with a right hand

and Pereira counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Pereira missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pereira trying to control but Kosen is working from the bottom.
Pereira postures up in Kosen's guard and throws a big left but Kosen blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosen is trying to control the position but Pereira postures up.
Kosen is adopting a defensive guard.
Pereira forces his way into half guard.
Pereira looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pereira is looking to advance position but Kosen won't allow it.
Kosen is not content to let Pereira control the position.
Pereira lands strikes from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pereira is just content to waste time from the top position. Kosen takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Pereira stands up over Kosen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pereira trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pereira throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pereira might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pereira postures up in Kosen's guard and throws a big left but Kosen blocks it.
Kosen wants to sweep but no luck.
Pereira wants to control from the top but Kosen keeps moving.
Pereira is really struggling to control Kosen but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kosen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Pereira dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Kosen moves out of range of the strikes.
Kosen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Alex Pereira has been cut.
Pereira tries to clinch but Kosen is having none of it.
Kosen 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.
Pereira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kosen.
Kosen lands a right hook to the body.
Pereira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kosen.
Kosen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pereira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kosen misses with an uppercut. Pereira saw that one coming.

Pereira has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kosen tries to circle away but Pereira has him pinned against the cage.
Kosen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pereira avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kosen is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kosen misses with a punch to the body.
Pereira digs a right hand into Kosen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kosen's gas tank.
Kosen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Kosen breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kosen fails with a takedown attempt.
Pereira is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Alex Pereira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hamza Kosen.

Pereira 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.
Pereira trying to control but Kosen is working from the bottom.

Pereira thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pereira with a nice head shot there.
Pereira content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kosen keeping moving, preventing Pereira from controlling successfully.
Pereira postures up in Kosen's guard and throws a big left but Kosen blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pereira trying to control the position from guard on top but Kosen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pereira controlling from the top position.
Kosen trying to control the position.
Pereira with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pereira working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kosen's head.
Pereira lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hamza Kosen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pereira advances to half guard.
Pereira lands with a punch from half guard.
Kosen keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Pereira lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pereira tries to pass to full mount but Kosen defends it.
Kosen is not content to let Pereira control the position.
Pereira lands strikes from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pereira scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pereira content to control rather than advance.
Pereira not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kosen controlling the position for now.
Pereira wants to take a breather but Kosen is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pereira 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.
Alex Pereira is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pereira is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Pereira showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pereira, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Pereira!
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G S C G energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
37%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Murha Puro (ranked 471 p4p, 1030 weight class) and Tio Nuno (ranked 71 p4p, 127 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

191 cm
24
229
13 - 3 - 0
192 cm
23
280
7 - 3 - 0
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin
Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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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 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Murha Puro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tio Nuno!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puro loads up on a big right hand but Nuno slips the punch.
Puro throws an off balance right hand
and Nuno counters with a straight right hand.
Murha Puro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Puro moves into the clinch successfully.
Nuno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Puro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Come on Puro - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nuno tries to score a body lock takedown but Puro shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A head punch on the inside from Nuno fails to land.
Nuno swings wildly with an uppercut but Puro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nuno tries to throw a body punch but Puro avoids it by throwing Nuno back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuno goes for a takedown in the clinch but Puro prevents it.
Puro digs a right hand into Nuno's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nuno's gas tank.
Puro has Nuno pressed against the cage.

Nuno has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Puro is trying to keep an underhook but Nuno manages to get the takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Puro is controlling Nuno's trapped leg to prevent Nuno from advancing to side control.
Still in half guard, Nuno seems content to control.
Nuno is pressing down on Puro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Puro is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nuno is trying to control the action in half guard but Puro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Puro trying to control from the bottom.

Puro is defending against the submission attempts here by Nuno.
Puro blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nuno.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Puro works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nuno is looking to work some ground and pound but Puro has wrist control.
Puro keeping moving, preventing Nuno from controlling successfully.
Puro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Nuno trying to keep a closed guard but Puro is proving a slippery customer.
Nuno has control of Puro's left arm, preventing Puro from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nuno swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Nuno is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nuno is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nuno can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Puro controls the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Puro throws a one two combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puro misses the body punch
and Nuno cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nuno scores with a nice right hand.
Puro misses with a straight left.
Nuno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Puro.
Nuno shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Puro sprawls well. Puro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nuno gets slowly back to his feet.
Murha Puro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tio Nuno.
Nuno slips a jab from Puro.
A big right from Nuno misses.
Puro is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Nuno.
Puro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nuno counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Puro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Puro throws a jab when Nuno was well out of range.
Nuno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Puro throws out the jab.
Puro missing with a left hand there. Nuno was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Puro rushes Nuno and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Murha Puro dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Nuno has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Puro finds it's way round the side to connect with Nuno's head.
Puro lands a jab.
Puro connects with a nice looking jab.
A slow jab from Nuno misses its intended target.
Nuno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Puro digs a good body shot into Nuno's ribs.
Puro misses with a hook.
A jab from Puro misses.
Puro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murha Puro is winning the standup battle so far.
Nuno ducks right into an uppercut from Puro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puro misses with a looping left.
Nuno ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nuno.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Puro.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nuno misses with a lunging right hand
and Puro counters with a straight right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Puro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nuno sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nuno moves out of range of the strikes.
Puro throws a poor cross that misses
letting Nuno counter with a right hand.
A jab lands there for Puro.
Nice cross by Nuno.
Nuno looks to land a left hand but Puro moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Puro was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nuno.
Puro keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Puro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nuno can do to turn this around?
Puro lands a nice hook to Nuno's body. Nuno takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nuno throws a body punch but Puro moves out of range.
Puro misses with a few strikes there.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Puro here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Puro lands a nice hook to Nuno's body. Nuno takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nuno misses with a body shot.
Puro lands a head shot.
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!
Nuno ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nuno avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nuno takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nuno throws a hook to the side of Puro's head but Puro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nuno connects with a body shot that sends Puro's belly button to the back.
Nuno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Puro manages to avoid it.
Nuno takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nuno misses with a straight left.
Puro moves in looking to clinch but Nuno pushes him off.
Nuno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Puro throws out the jab.
Puro takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Puro keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nuno uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Puro.
Nuno throws a predictable looking body shot
and Puro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nuno misses with a straight right.
Nuno scores with a jab to the jaw.
Puro works the jab nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puro lands a slapping body shot.
Puro lands a jab.
Nuno throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Puro misses.
Puro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice body punch from Nuno.
Puro misses with a looping left.
Nuno looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Puro scores with a shot to the body.
Puro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab lands there for Puro.
Puro throws a looping overhand right but Nuno ducks down to avoid it.
Nuno slips a jab and a cross from Puro.
Nuno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Puro misses with an uppercut
and Nuno counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nuno misses with a jab to the body
and Puro counters with a straight right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nuno throws a jab when Puro was well out of range.
Nuno ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Puro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nuno paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Puro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Puro misses the jab.
It seemed like Nuno was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Puro is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nuno looks to throw the jab but Puro is out of range.
Puro throws a lazy right hand but Nuno sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nuno looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big left from Puro misses.
Nuno is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Puro throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Nuno to counter with a crisp jab.
Puro scores with a body shot.
Nuno misses with a looping right.
Puro throwing a counter right hand but Nuno manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left lands for Puro.
Puro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nuno. Puro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Puro scores with a jab. Nuno acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Murha Puro dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

A slow jab from Puro misses its intended target.
Nuno scores with a hook to the body. Puro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Puro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nuno manages to avoid it.
Nuno swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Puro avoids the body shot from Nuno.
Nuno throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Puro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Puro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nuno scores with a crisp jab that stopped Puro in his tracks.
Nuno lands a jab to the nose.
Nuno keeps the fight on the outside.
Puro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice straight punches there by Nuno. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nuno.
Nuno scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Puro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nuno.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Nuno misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Puro misses with a straight right.
Nuno takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

Puro drives through and clinches with Nuno against the cage.
Puro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Puro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nuno takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Puro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nuno blocking some punches.
Puro lands a body shot.
Puro holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Puro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nuno working hard to break the clinch.

Nuno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Puro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nuno defending well as Puro loads up on a big left hand.
Nuno scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nuno has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Puro takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Puro jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Puro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Puro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nuno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Puro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nuno slips a straight right by Puro.
Puro cracks Nuno with a good jab.
Donk. Nuno catches Puro right on the button with a cross.
Nuno throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Puro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Puro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nuno.
Nuno throws a hook but Puro blocks it.
A jab from Puro misses.
Puro takes a swing at Nuno's ribcage but misses.
Nuno misses with a straight left.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Puro moves away.
Puro wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nuno moves out of range as Puro strikes.
Nuno changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nuno misses with a body shot.
Puro throws a good cross that connects.

Puro gets a clinch.
Nuno lands an uppercut.
Puro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nuno backwards.
Puro is looking to control Nuno's arms but Nuno gets an underhook and turns him. Now Puro has his back to the cage.
Nuno struggles to land a body shot inside as Puro controls his hands.
Nuno misses with a punch to the body.
Nuno misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nuno digs a right hand into Puro's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Puro's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Puro - that landed with a thud.
Puro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Puro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nuno backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puro scores with a hook to the body.
Puro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Puro lands a nice shot to the body.
Puro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nuno has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Puro seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nuno can turn it around.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puro lands a hook that snaps the head of Nuno backwards.
Puro pushes Nuno back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Puro lands a shoulder strike.
Puro misses with a punch on the inside.
Nuno misses with some punches.
Nuno blocks an uppercut.
Puro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Puro.
Nuno being controlled against the cage.
Puro throws a punch but it's blocked by Nuno.

And that's the end of the fight!
Murha Puro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Puro, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murha Puro!

Our winner, Murha Puro, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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RATING
60%

 

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ian Mesquita (ranked 690 p4p, 867 weight class) and Klement Burian (ranked 95 p4p, 120 weight class). Burian has chosen Kontrafakt - JBMNT prod. Maiky Beatz as his entrance music. Klement Burian will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

185 cm
23
183
6 - 2 - 0
181 cm
22
170
8 - 3 - 0
BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ian Mesquita!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Klement Burian!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burian scores with a one two! Mesquita had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mesquita lands a nice looking body shot.
Burian's coach down at Zanshin MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Burian's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Burian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mesquita.
Burian takes a swing at Mesquita's ribcage but misses.
Mesquita changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mesquita gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Burian.
Mesquita avoids the body shot from Burian.
Burian throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mesquita stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mesquita looks to throw the jab but Burian is out of range.
Mesquita looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burian. Mesquita does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mesquita scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Burian misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burian misses with a body shot.
Burian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mesquita.
Burian getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burian swings for the body but Mesquita moves out of range.
Klement Burian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mesquita throws a hook but Burian avoids it easily.
Mesquita has his takedown stuffed
and Burian counters with a nice uppercut.
Mesquita ducks under a wild hook from Burian.
Nice shot by Mesquita.
Burian misses with a straight right.
Mesquita lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Burian at a distance.
Burian is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mesquita rather than just go for the knockout.
Mesquita pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Burian.
Mesquita swings for the body but Burian moves out of range.
Mesquita works the jab nicely.
Mesquita tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Burian defends well and Mesquita ends up having to push Burian into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burian is stalling here.

Mesquita jumps guard and drags Burian to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Burian must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Burian won't allow Mesquita to sweep him here.

Mesquita escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Burian gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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!

Mesquita is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Burian is aware though and is defending well.

Mesquita working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Burian doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Burian manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Burian tries to free his leg and advance position but Mesquita is retaining full guard.
Burian trying to control the position from guard on top but Mesquita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mesquita looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Mesquita is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Burian is aware though and is defending well.
Burian trying to control but Mesquita is working from the bottom.
Mesquita manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Burian manages to get himself to full guard.

Burian wants to sweep here but Mesquita controlling him for the moment.
Mesquita keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Burian's head.
Mesquita postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mesquita loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mesquita postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Burian bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mesquita's guard.

Burian won't allow Mesquita to sweep him here.
Burian trying to control but Mesquita is working from the bottom.
Burian preventing the sweep.
Mesquita keeping moving, preventing Burian from controlling successfully.
Burian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ian Mesquita will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.


Mesquita changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Burian looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Burian is looking to regain half guard here but Mesquita keeps moving and retains side control.
Mesquita tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Burian really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mesquita. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Mesquita looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Mesquita is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Burian knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Mesquita working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burian is looking to regain half guard here but Mesquita keeps moving and retains side control.
Mesquita working the ground and pound.
Mesquita is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Burian is trying to get back to half guard.
Burian is trying to control Mesquita's posture but Mesquita avoids it.
Mesquita is looking to take a break and control but Burian is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mesquita working the head and body with strikes.
Mesquita scores with a couple of short elbows.
Mesquita cracks Burian with a big elbow.
Burian tries to buck Mesquita off but Mesquita is having none of it.
Mesquita is working Burian over with some ground and pound from side control.
Burian is trying to improve his position.

Mesquita is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Burian is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mesquita wants to take a breather but Burian manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Mesquita.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Burian keeps moving.
Burian trying to control the position.
Mesquita with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Burian working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mesquita.
Mesquita stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mesquita sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mesquita content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mesquita throwing strikes but missing.
Burian is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mesquita is controlling him.
Mesquita looking to sit in guard and control but Burian gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Burian wants to control from the top but Mesquita keeps moving.
Mesquita 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Mesquita looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mesquita wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ian Mesquita dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Mesquita lands a right hook to the body.
Mesquita connects with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Burian.
Burian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burian lands a jab.
Mesquita missing with a left hand there. Burian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Burian gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Burian wants to sweep here but Mesquita controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burian is trying to control the position but Mesquita postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mesquita's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Burian keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mesquita passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Burian can't do much from the bottom here.
Ian Mesquita overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mesquita cracks Burian with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Mesquita scoring with punches from side control.
Burian managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mesquita.
Mesquita landing a few strikes.
Burian tries to bench press Mesquita off him but Mesquita keeps the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita lands a nice forearm strike.
Burian is trying to get back to half guard.
Mesquita scoring with punches and elbows.
Mesquita works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Burian tries to buck Mesquita off but Mesquita is having none of it.
Mesquita postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mesquita working away.
Mesquita cracks Burian with a big right hand but Burian just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Mesquita connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Burian some visible discomfort.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mesquita taking a breather here.
Burian is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita is chipping away with strikes.
Mesquita scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Burian to see if he's OK.

Mesquita wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Burian, who protects the arm well.
Mesquita lands some shots froms side control.
Mesquita is looking to take a break and control but Burian is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mesquita misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Burian wants to control but Mesquita postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burian tries to improve position but can't.
Mesquita working away.
Mesquita scores with punches from side control.
Mesquita looks up at the clock and then as Burian takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mesquita smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Mesquita trying to control the action but Burian is working from the bottom.
Mesquita landing strikes.
Mesquita working the head and body with strikes.
Mesquita landing strikes.

Mesquita looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ian Mesquita clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Mesquita avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Burian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mesquita just misses with a punch to the body.

Mesquita closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Burian tries to bench press Mesquita off him but Mesquita keeps the position.
Burian is not content to let Mesquita control the position.
Mesquita landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burian is not content to let Mesquita control the position.
Burian is trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burian is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.

Mesquita tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mesquita has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Mesquita is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Burian has escaped the position, nice work there.

Mesquita wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Burian, who protects the arm well.
Burian wants to control but Mesquita postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Burian taking punishment in the form of punches.
You can see the frustration on Burian's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Burian is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Burian tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mesquita wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Burian on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Burian regains half guard, as Mesquita was trying to land strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mesquita lands a nice short elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burian wants to control but Mesquita is keeping busy.
Burian tries to get to full guard but Mesquita has control of the leg.
Burian has hold of Mesquita's hands but Mesquita slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mesquita 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.
Burian tries to get to full guard but Mesquita has control of the leg.
Burian keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mesquita is looking to take a break and control but Burian is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burian is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mesquita scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mesquita seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Burian does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mesquita is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mesquita looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Burian with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Burian tries to get to full guard but Mesquita has control of the leg.
Mesquita is trying to control the action in half guard but Burian is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mesquita lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Burian has his hands clasped together around Mesquita's back. He's all about the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ian Mesquita had his way with Klement Burian in that round.
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.

Mesquita lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Burian lands with a good body shot.
Mesquita tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burian was well out of range. Poor timing from Mesquita.
Burian misses with a right hand

and Mesquita counters with a single leg into guard. Burian didn't expect that.
Burian trying to control the position.
Mesquita seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burian is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mesquita landing some decent shots from guard.
Mesquita is in close to Burian's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mesquita lands a couple of digs.
Mesquita pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burian is keeping the position for now.
Mesquita is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burian can do to turn this around?
Mesquita throwing strikes from guard but Burian blocks nicely.
Mesquita trying to control but Burian is working from the bottom.
Mesquita stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Klement Burian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mesquita loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mesquita pushes down on Burian's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mesquita sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Burian defending well though.
Burian trying to control here.

Mesquita is trying to work for a kimura but Burian is defending well.

Mesquita is looking for a kimura here.
Burian is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burian has hold of Mesquita's hands but Mesquita slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mesquita throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Burian is looking to improve his position.
Mesquita looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Burian with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mesquita slips a nice elbow through Burian's hands, connecting with Burian's forehead.

Mesquita is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Mesquita is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita controlling the action here.
Mesquita working the head and body with strikes.
Ian Mesquita is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Burian looking for subs from the bottom but Mesquita mounts him!
Mesquita tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ian Mesquita showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mesquita, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ian Mesquita!
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RATING
38%

 

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Pike (ranked 176 p4p, 428 weight class) and Pate Boxeri (ranked 15 p4p, 35 weight class). Pike comes to the cage accompanied by DMX - Intro. Christopher Pike is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

174 cm
24
147
12 - 1 - 0
173 cm
23
145
19 - 0 - 0
Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Conviction

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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 12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christopher Pike!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pate Boxeri!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boxeri throws a lazy right hand but Pike sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Pike misses the target.
Boxeri lands a nice shot that snaps Pike's head back.
Boxeri lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Boxeri works the jab nicely.
Pike throws a big shot that misses.
Pike moves out of range of the strikes.
Pike throws a body shot but no joy.
Pike is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Boxeri lands a nice looking body shot.
Pike slips under a jab from Boxeri.
Boxeri misses with a body punch
and Pike counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Boxeri thinking.
Boxeri scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pike throws a push kick but Boxeri slaps the foot to one side.
A nice side step and Boxeri releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pike staying out of range there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pike displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boxeri throws out the jab.
Boxeri takes a swing at Pike's ribcage but misses.
Boxeri darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Boxeri misses with a hook. Pike ducked under it nicely.
Pike swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Boxeri misses with a hook
and Pike counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boxeri wants to clinch up but Pike keeps it at a distance.
Pike swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Pike.
Pike jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.

Pike tries to keep at a distance but Boxeri has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pike lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Boxeri.
Pike blocks an uppercut.
Boxeri working aggressively here.
Boxeri misses with a punch on the inside.
Pike misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pike lands a good knee to the midsection. Boxeri won't want to take too many of those.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxeri swings wildly with an uppercut but Pike uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pike throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Boxeri blocks it with crossed arms.

Pike pulls Boxeri into guard.
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!

Pike is looking for a triangle but Boxeri pushes his legs off easily.
Pike being controlled here, momentarily.
Boxeri tries to stand but Pike is controlling from the bottom.
Boxeri told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Boxeri is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pike wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pike looking for subs off his back but Boxeri has passed one foot through into half guard.
Boxeri is taking a breather. Pike says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Pike is staying active underneath Boxeri, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pike tries to get to full guard but Boxeri has control of the leg.

Pike looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, if Boxeri is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
It looks like Boxeri is going to stand back up.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Pike ducks under a wild hook from Boxeri.
Boxeri throws a sloppy head kick and Pike moves out of range easily.
Pike drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Boxeri throws a good cross that connects.
Pike definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Boxeri misses with a body shot.
Pike throws a big counter combination but Boxeri scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Pike ducks under a wild hook from Boxeri.
Boxeri lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Christopher Pike has been cut.
Boxeri throws out a loose jab but Pike uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Pike on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice shot by Pike.
Pike moves away from the strike by Boxeri.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pate Boxeri dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Christopher Pike's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Boxeri swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pike.
Boxeri lands a nice shot to the body.
Boxeri misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Pike counter with a right hand.
Boxeri connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pike's hands.
Boxeri swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pike.
Boxeri lands with a shot to the body.
Boxeri misses with an uppercut. Pike saw that one coming.
Boxeri misses with a head kick.
Boxeri takes a swing at Pike's ribcage but misses.
Boxeri lands with a cross.
Boxeri throws a lazy right hand but Pike sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Pike counters with a quick kick to the body but Boxeri blocks it.
Pate Boxeri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Pike connects with a single shot there.
Pike takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pike lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Pate Boxeri has been cut.
A slow jab from Boxeri misses its intended target.
Pike half committed to a counter leg kick.
Boxeri ducks under a wild hook from Pike.
Boxeri throws a body punch but Pike moves out of range.
Pike lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Pike walks into a left hand.
Boxeri lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pike closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pike takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pike uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boxeri.
Pike was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boxeri throws a good cross that connects.
Boxeri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pike moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxeri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pike sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pike looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Boxeri wants to clinch up but Pike keeps it at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boxeri rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pike cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boxeri fails to land with a series of punches.
Boxeri connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Boxeri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pike moves away.
The fighters circling - Boxeri throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boxeri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pike ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pike feints and then cracks Boxeri's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Boxeri down.
Pike scores with a nice strike.
Pike staying out of range there.
Pike thinks about countering with a body kick.
Boxeri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxeri is looking to clinch but Pike is avoiding it.
Boxeri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pike moves away.
Pike takes one to the chin there.
Pike staying out of range there.
Boxeri tries to clinch
and Pike makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Boxeri really felt that one!
Pike connects with a body shot that sends Boxeri's belly button to the back.
Pike uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boxeri.
Boxeri misses with a looping right.
A counter left hand to the body from Pike misses its target.
Boxeri misses the jab.
Pike was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pike scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pike throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Boxeri connects with a nice looking jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boxeri takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pike throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boxeri.
Pike takes a swing at Boxeri's ribcage but misses.
Boxeri scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Boxeri misses with a hook
and Pike counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Boxeri misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Boxeri lands a really nice looking cross but Pike seems unphased.
Boxeri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pike.
Boxeri blocks a head kick by Pike.
Boxeri looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pike misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boxeri.
Pike thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boxeri! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Pate Boxeri will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Boxeri swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pike.

Boxeri has closed the distance and engaged Pike in a clinch.
Pike jumps guard but Boxeri stands there with Pike around his waist. Pike gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boxeri.
Boxeri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pike's elbow.
Pike doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pike lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boxeri backwards.

Pike pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boxeri stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pike delivers a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxeri lands a jab-cross combination.
Boxeri digs a good hook to Pike's body.
Pike looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Pike misses.
Boxeri looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pate Boxeri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boxeri throws a jab but it's blocked by Pike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxeri scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Boxeri loads up on a big right hand but Pike slips the punch.
Boxeri lands a right hook to the body.
Boxeri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pike ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pike avoids the head kick by Boxeri.
Boxeri throws a jab but it's blocked by Pike.
Pike fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Boxeri lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Boxeri fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Boxeri steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pike.
Boxeri looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxeri throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pike counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boxeri tries to clinch up but Pike circles away and keeps his distance.
Pike is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Boxeri connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pike momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boxeri throws a hook to the side of Pike's head but Pike sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pike was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice straight punches there by Boxeri. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Boxeri.
Boxeri on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Pike takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A good leg kick by Pike.

Pike clinches up with Boxeri and pushes him back against the cage.
Boxeri blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Pike ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Pike no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Boxeri gets to his feet - Pike follows without any prompting.
Boxeri throws a sloppy head kick and Pike moves out of range easily.
Pike lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxeri lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

Pike moves into the clinch.
Pike fails to pull guard.
Pike misses with a knee to the head.
Boxeri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Boxeri.
Still in the clinch, Boxeri scores with a nice short uppercut.
Boxeri scores with a shot to the side of Pike's head.
Boxeri misses with the head strike.
Boxeri throws a punch but it's blocked by Pike.
Boxeri taking a breather.
Still in the clinch, Boxeri scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Pike fails to land.
Pike tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short uppercut from Pike.
Pike swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pike throws a punch but it's blocked by Boxeri.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boxeri working aggressively here.
Boxeri misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Boxeri - that landed with a thud.

Pike's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boxeri loads up on a big right hand but Pike slips the punch.
Pike thinks about countering with a head kick.
Boxeri lands with a nice body punch.
A jab from Boxeri does it's job there.
Pike takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Pike walks into a straight right hand from Boxeri.
Pike misses with a hook
and Boxeri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pike takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pike staying out of range there.
Boxeri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pate Boxeri really dominated that 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.

Boxeri throws a sloppy head kick and Pike moves out of range easily.
Boxeri misses with a body punch
and Pike finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Boxeri misses with an uppercut. Pike saw that one coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Pike.
Boxeri changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Boxeri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pike sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pike tried to counter with a leg kick but Boxeri avoided it.
Pike uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Boxeri tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pike lands a jab to the nose.
Boxeri misses with a hook to the body
and Pike counters with a slapping leg kick.
Boxeri swings for the body but Pike moves out of range.
Boxeri throws a poor cross that misses
and Pike counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Boxeri is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxeri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pike throws a quick inside leg kick.
Boxeri tries to bum rush Pike with a series of wild strikes but Pike uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pike scores with a jab to the head.
Pike throws a nice inside leg kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Boxeri will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pike up against the cage.
Boxeri's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Boxeri is trying to maintain a safe position but Pike gets an underhook and turns Boxeri into the cage.
Boxeri lands with a short shot to the head.
Boxeri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pate Boxeri seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Pike breaks from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pike throws the left hand but Boxeri avoids the punch easily.
Boxeri rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pike counters with a slapping leg kick.
Boxeri cracks Pike with an open hand slap.
A left lands for Boxeri.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boxeri misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pike counters with a nice uppercut.
Pike throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boxeri throws out a loose jab but Pike uses good head movement to avoid it.
A lazy left from Pike finds it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Boxeri. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Boxeri.
Boxeri swings widly with a right hand
and Pike counters with a straight right hand.
Boxeri moves out of range as Pike strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Boxeri gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boxeri.
Pike fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Boxeri.
Boxeri has a couple of punches blocked by Pike.
Boxeri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boxeri lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pike.
Pike stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Boxeri avoiding damage as Pike throws knees to the body.
Boxeri lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Pike.
Boxeri lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pike backwards.
Boxeri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boxeri misses with a punch on the inside.
Pike blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Boxeri.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boxeri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pike throws a knee to the head but misses.
Boxeri misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pike tries to pull guard but Boxeri forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Boxeri gets through Pike's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Boxeri can't find room to land a body shot as Pike controls the action.
Boxeri scores with a nice hook to the head.
Boxeri throws a punch but it's blocked by Pike.
Pike working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pike jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Boxeri walks away with a smile on his face. Pike gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Boxeri avoids the body shot from Pike.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Boxeri!
Boxeri looks to land a left hand but Pike moved out of range nicely.
Pike connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Boxeri's hands.
Boxeri darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Pate Boxeri will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Pike walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Christopher Pike has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boxeri swings widly with a right hand
and Pike counters with a solid body kick.
Boxeri swings for the body but Pike moves out of range.
Pike on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pike steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boxeri.
Pike takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pike misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boxeri.
Pike blocks a head kick by Boxeri.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pike takes a swing at Boxeri's ribcage but misses.
Boxeri let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pike looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxeri lands a body shot.
Boxeri misses the jab.
Pike bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boxeri misses with a hook. Pike ducked under it nicely.
Pike looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Boxeri throws out a loose jab but Pike uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boxeri misses with a looping right.
Nice defenses there by Pike.
As Boxeri looks to move away, Pike throws a big counter combo but Boxeri just gets out of the way.
Pike slips a jab from Boxeri.
Boxeri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pike moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pike has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Boxeri finds it's way round the side to connect with Pike's head.
Pike uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boxeri.
Boxeri takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Boxeri takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Boxeri throws an off balance right hand
and Boxeri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pike swings for the body but Boxeri moves out of range.
Boxeri throws out a counter right but Pike avoids it with no problem.
Boxeri cracks Pike with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boxeri throws a hook to the side of Pike's head but Pike sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boxeri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pike takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Boxeri moves out of range of the body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxeri throws a lazy right hand but Pike sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A quick step to the side and Pike tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pike swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Pike backs off Boxeri throws a huge counter combo but Pike manages to avoid it all.
A jab from Boxeri misses.
Some wild striking there from Pike.
A head kick by Pike misses
and Pike takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boxeri scores with a decent looking hook.
Pike ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boxeri swings for the body but Pike moves out of range.
Pike swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Boxeri lands the left hand.
Boxeri bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pike's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pike misses with a body shot
and Boxeri counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pike thinking.
Pike takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Boxeri lands with a straight right. Pike didn't see that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boxeri throws a poor cross that misses
and Pike cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A head kick misses from Pike.
Pike delivers a nice body kick.
Boxeri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pike moves away.
Boxeri throws a hook to the side of Pike's head but Pike sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boxeri tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pike manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pike throwing a counter right hand but Boxeri manages to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Boxeri.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pate Boxeri comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Boxeri has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pate Boxeri!

Pate Boxeri is the new bantamweight champion!
A very excited looking Pate Boxeri 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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Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nikodem Kowalczyk (ranked 227 p4p, 438 weight class) and Ardbeg Islay (ranked 28 p4p, 52 weight class). Ardbeg Islay will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

184 cm
29
195
13 - 1 - 0
186 cm
23
200
11 - 2 - 0
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin
Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nikodem Kowalczyk!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ardbeg Islay!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.




The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kowalczyk ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kowalczyk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Islay.
Kowalczyk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Islay was well out of range. Poor timing from Kowalczyk.
Islay throws a poor cross that misses
and Islay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Islay lands a right hook to the body.
Nikodem Kowalczyk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Islay misses with a straight left.
Islay throws a lazy uppercut

and Kowalczyk holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kowalczyk blocking some punches.
Kowalczyk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Islay's elbow.
Islay changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kowalczyk fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kowalczyk takes a swing at Islay's ribcage but misses.
Kowalczyk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Islay.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Islay! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalczyk looks to land a left hand but Islay moved out of range nicely.
Kowalczyk scores with a hook.
Islay throws a jab but it's blocked by Kowalczyk.

Kowalczyk darts in and clinches Islay up against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Islay has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kowalczyk is stalling here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalczyk lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Islay lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kowalczyk backwards.

Islay has picked Kowalczyk up - he's going for a ride! Islay dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Islay trying to control the action but Kowalczyk is working from the bottom.
Islay is controlling the pace.
Kowalczyk tries to get to full guard but Islay has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kowalczyk is trying to control but can't.
Islay keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalczyk tries to roll over but Islay keeps him under control.
Kowalczyk controlling the position well.
Islay thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kowalczyk's head.
Kowalczyk holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Islay prevents Kowalczyk from improving his position.
Islay scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kowalczyk is not content to let Islay control the position.
Kowalczyk gets full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Islay controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kowalczyk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kowalczyk throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Islay trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Kowalczyk misses.
Nikodem Kowalczyk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Islay looks to throw the jab but Kowalczyk is out of range.
Kowalczyk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

Islay fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kowalczyk sprawls well initially but Islay persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kowalczyk tries to kick Islay off but Islay keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kowalczyk wants to control but Islay is keeping busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Islay lands a nice short elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Islay is looking to take a break and control but Kowalczyk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kowalczyk is looking to improve his position.
Islay missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Islay is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Islay is keen to just control but Kowalczyk is a slippery customer.
Kowalczyk tries to get to full guard but Islay has control of the leg.
Kowalczyk is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Fight Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Islay working Kowalczyk over with strikes.
Islay wants to take a breather but Kowalczyk is having none of it.
Islay takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Islay drops an elbow to the side of Kowalczyk's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ardbeg Islay will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kowalczyk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Islay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kowalczyk.
Islay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kowalczyk.
Islay lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Islay throws a hook but Kowalczyk blocks it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Islay.
Kowalczyk takes a swing at Islay's ribcage but misses.
Kowalczyk throws a shot from downtown. Islay moves away and avoids it.
Islay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Islay looks to land a left hand but Kowalczyk moved out of range nicely.

Kowalczyk gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Islay is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kowalczyk is defending well.

Kowalczyk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kowalczyk misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Islay. Kowalczyk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kowalczyk slips a jab from Islay.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalczyk digs a good hook to Islay's body.
Islay with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kowalczyk to score with a decent uppercut.
Kowalczyk tries to clinch up.
A countering left hand to the body from Islay misses.
Kowalczyk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Islay changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Islay will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kowalczyk tries to clinch up.
Islay uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kowalczyk.

Islay tries to keep at a distance but Kowalczyk has taken the fight into the clinch.
Islay is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kowalczyk is defending well.
Nikodem Kowalczyk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ardbeg Islay.

Islay gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Kowalczyk is looking to control Islay's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kowalczyk avoid being mounted?
Islay is pressing down on Kowalczyk's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kowalczyk is holding on for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalczyk is pressing down on Islay's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Islay wants to control from the top but Kowalczyk keeps moving.
Kowalczyk being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kowalczyk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kowalczyk is trying to hold Islay in close to prevent damage but Islay has managed to pass into half guard.
Kowalczyk looks like he's trying to stand up.
Islay working over Kowalczyk with some ground and pound. Kowalczyk looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Islay is taking a breather. Kowalczyk says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Islay wants to free his trapped foot but Kowalczyk is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Islay seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kowalczyk throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Islay is thwarting Kowalczyk's attempts to control the position.
Kowalczyk wants to get back to full guard.
Islay tries to pass to full mount but Kowalczyk defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kowalczyk misses with some strikes from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kowalczyk tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Islay manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Islay throws the left hand but Kowalczyk avoids the punch easily.
Kowalczyk is looking to counter punch.
Islay lands with an overhand left.
Kowalczyk throws out a loose jab but Islay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kowalczyk misses the jab.
Nice straight punches there by Kowalczyk. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kowalczyk.
Islay takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kowalczyk walks into a straight right hand from Islay.
Kowalczyk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Islay manages to avoid it.
Islay throws a body punch but Kowalczyk moves out of range.
Kowalczyk wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Nikodem Kowalczyk will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kowalczyk swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Islay to counter with a crisp jab.
Islay misses with a straight right.
Kowalczyk swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Islay slips under a jab from Kowalczyk.
A big right from Kowalczyk misses.
Kowalczyk moves out of range as Islay strikes.
Kowalczyk tries to counter by clinching up but Islay breaks away and moves out of range.
Kowalczyk throws a big shot that misses.
Kowalczyk wants to clinch up but Islay keeps it at a distance.
Islay thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Kowalczyk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kowalczyk tries to clinch up
and Islay counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Islay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kowalczyk manages to avoid it.
Islay scores with a nice right hand.
Nikodem Kowalczyk is winning the standup battle so far.
Kowalczyk throws a looping overhand right but Islay ducks down to avoid it.
Islay looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalczyk misses with a looping left.
Kowalczyk misses with a right hand
and Kowalczyk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Kowalczyk instigates a clinch.

Islay pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Islay throws a body shot but no joy.
Kowalczyk misses with a right hand
and Islay counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kowalczyk thinking.
Kowalczyk jabs Islay right on the nose. Islay blinks but takes it well.
Kowalczyk misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Islay to counter with a crisp jab.
Kowalczyk looks to score with a jab to the body but Islay is just out of range.
Islay moves into range and connects with a jab.
Islay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Islay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Islay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kowalczyk moves away.
Kowalczyk throws a body shot but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Islay moves out of range of the strikes.
Kowalczyk throws a body punch but Islay moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kowalczyk tries to move into range but Islay moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kowalczyk stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kowalczyk wants it to stay on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Kowalczyk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Islay looks to land a left hand but Kowalczyk moved out of range nicely.
Kowalczyk throws an off balance right hand
and Islay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Islay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kowalczyk throws a body shot but no joy.
Kowalczyk tries to close the distance and clinch but Islay swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kowalczyk takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kowalczyk takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

Kowalczyk takes the fight into the clinch.

Islay escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalczyk lands a jab.
A jab from Kowalczyk misses.
Islay swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Islay takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Islay avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Islay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kowalczyk.
Islay bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kowalczyk's head backwards.
Kowalczyk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kowalczyk misses the body punch
letting Islay counter with a right hand.
Islay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kowalczyk takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kowalczyk looks to score with a jab to the body but Islay is just out of range.
Islay pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Islay. Kowalczyk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Islay lands a right hook to the body.
Kowalczyk misses with a body shot.
Kowalczyk ducks under a wild hook from Islay.
A quick step to the side and Kowalczyk tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Islay, as that shot connected.
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!
Islay fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kowalczyk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kowalczyk connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kowalczyk slips under a jab.
Kowalczyk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Islay paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Islay shoots in looking for a takedown but Kowalczyk manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Islay's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As Islay tries to get set, Kowalczyk tries to push him back and clinch up but Islay manages to avoid the attempt.
Kowalczyk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Islay with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ardbeg Islay really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Islay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kowalczyk.
A big left from Islay misses.
Islay moves out of range of the strikes.
Islay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kowalczyk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Islay throws out the jab.

Kowalczyk rushes Islay and presses him up against the cage.
Islay is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kowalczyk pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kowalczyk lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kowalczyk stalling in the clinch but Islay improves position.

Kowalczyk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalczyk lands with an overhand left.
Islay misses with an uppercut.
Islay avoids the body shot from Kowalczyk.
Islay looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kowalczyk. Islay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Islay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kowalczyk fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Islay, pushing him back against the cage.
Kowalczyk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kowalczyk is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Islay blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Kowalczyk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Islay looks to land a right hand but Kowalczyk moved out of range.
Kowalczyk just misses with a punch to the body.
Kowalczyk connects with a single shot there.
Islay's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kowalczyk under the eye.
Kowalczyk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Islay.
Kowalczyk throws a poor cross that misses
and Islay counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Islay gets tackled into the cage by Kowalczyk. Kowalczyk maintains the clinch.
Islay drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nikodem Kowalczyk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ardbeg Islay.
Islay letting Kowalczyk take a breather here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalczyk can't find room to land a body shot as Islay controls the action.
Kowalczyk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kowalczyk looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk working aggressively here.

Islay breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kowalczyk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Islay just misses with a punch to the body.
Kowalczyk throws a looping overhand right but Islay ducks down to avoid it.
Kowalczyk misses with a hook
and Islay counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kowalczyk throws a lazy uppercut
and Islay counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kowalczyk misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Islay! But no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Islay shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kowalczyk is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Islay.
Kowalczyk looks to score with a jab to the body but Islay is just out of range.
Islay misses with a hook. Kowalczyk ducked under it nicely.
Kowalczyk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kowalczyk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Islay uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kowalczyk.
Islay is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kowalczyk with a body shot.
Kowalczyk misses with a straight right.
Islay gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Islay closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kowalczyk is looking to clinch.
Islay paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Islay tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kowalczyk defends well and Islay ends up having to push Kowalczyk into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Islay misses.
Islay misses with a hook.
Kowalczyk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Islay blocks a jab.
Islay with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kowalczyk misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Islay counters with a nice uppercut.
Kowalczyk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Islay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kowalczyk tries to clinch but Islay is having none of it.
Islay throws a poor cross that misses

and Kowalczyk moves into the clinch.
Kowalczyk wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Islay tries for a takedown but Kowalczyk manages to get underhooks.

Islay breaks from the clinch.

Islay shoots in and bounces Kowalczyk off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikodem Kowalczyk had his way with Ardbeg Islay in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Islay closes the distance and clinches up with Kowalczyk, looking for a takedown. Islay pushes Kowalczyk against the cage but Kowalczyk circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kowalczyk throws a body shot but no joy.
Islay gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Islay.
Kowalczyk throwing a counter right hand but Islay manages to avoid it.
Kowalczyk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Islay swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Islay stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kowalczyk lands with a cross.
Kowalczyk moves in looking to clinch but Islay pushes him off.
Islay changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kowalczyk scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Islay throws a shot from downtown. Kowalczyk moves away and avoids it.
Kowalczyk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kowalczyk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Islay was well out of range. Poor timing from Kowalczyk.
It seemed like Islay was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Islay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kowalczyk moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalczyk just misses with a punch to the body.
Kowalczyk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Islay is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kowalczyk with a body shot.
A left lands for Kowalczyk.
Islay throws a hook but Kowalczyk avoids it easily.
Kowalczyk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Islay moves away.
Kowalczyk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Islay.
Kowalczyk scores with a hook.

Islay tries to keep at a distance but Kowalczyk has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kowalczyk stalling the fight.

Islay breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Islay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalczyk misses with a body shot
and Islay counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kowalczyk moves in looking to clinch but Islay pushes him off.
Islay looks for a takedown but Kowalczyk sprawls well.
Islay thows a left - swing and a miss!
Islay comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Islay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Islay 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Islay misses with an uppercut. Kowalczyk saw that one coming.
Kowalczyk throws a lazy uppercut
and Islay counters with a stiff right hand.
Islay misses with a hook.
Kowalczyk takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Islay looks to throw the jab but Kowalczyk is out of range.
Kowalczyk uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Islay has time to react.
Kowalczyk just misses with a punch to the body.
Islay dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Islay lands with a nice body punch.
Islay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kowalczyk slips under a jab from Islay.
Kowalczyk misses with a hook
and Islay connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Islay bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Islay circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kowalczyk sizes up Islay with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kowalczyk throws a jab but it's blocked by Islay.
Kowalczyk lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Islay at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Islay. That snapped Kowalczyk's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kowalczyk takes one to the chin there.
Kowalczyk misses with a hook to the body
and Islay counters with a nice uppercut.
Islay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Kowalczyk gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kowalczyk misses with a body punch.

Islay breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Islay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Islay misses.
Kowalczyk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Islay swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kowalczyk tries to clinch but Islay moves out of range.
Islay connects with a nice looking jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ardbeg Islay.
I think Islay has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ardbeg Islay!

Ardbeg Islay is the new middleweight champion!
A victorious Ardbeg Islay thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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