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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bryce Swanson (ranked 5390 p4p, 25873 weight class) and Jon Herb (ranked 508 p4p, 521 weight class). Swanson's entrance music is Swans. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bryce Swanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon Herb!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herb throws a body kick that misses
and Swanson counters with a shoot takedown. Herb fights it but they end up in guard.
Herb wants to get back to his feet but Swanson passes into half guard.
Swanson is trying to work for a kimura but Herb is defending well.
Swanson trying to control the action but Herb is working from the bottom.
Herb taking some punishment here, with Swanson in his half guard.
Swanson trying to control from half guard but Herb is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herb is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Swanson scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've been hearing good reports from Swanson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Swanson is looking for a kimura here.
Herb is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Swanson lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herb keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Still in half guard, Swanson seems content to control.
Herb trying to control but Swanson postures up.
Swanson 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.
Herb slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swanson trying to control but Herb is working from the bottom.
Swanson tries to free his leg and advance position but Herb is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herb looking for a sweep. Not yet Herb, not yet.
Swanson wants to pass the guard but Herb is keeping the position.
Herb keeping moving, preventing Swanson from controlling successfully.
Herb working for a triangle but Swanson defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Swanson is working Herb over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Swanson 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.
Swanson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Herb looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herb is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Swanson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Swanson trying to mount his opponent but Herb defends it.
Swanson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Herb is just riding it out for now. Swanson eventually gives up the hold.
Swanson wants to control but Herb is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Swanson is looking to advance position but Herb won't allow it.
Swanson working the head and body with strikes.
Herb is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Swanson has latched onto it... Big trouble! Swanson pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Herb is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Swanson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bryce Swanson!
After the big win, Bryce Swanson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Squirrel Sports Nutrition 🐿️ and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Fredi Falker (ranked 25874 p4p, 5431 weight class) and Alvaro Sanchez (ranked 306 p4p, 292 weight class). Alvaro Sanchez looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Fredi Falker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Alvaro Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sanchez throws a right hand that Falker ducks under and follows up with a left that Falker also avoids with ease.
Falker shoots in but Sanchez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Falker closes the distance and clinches.
Sanchez pulls Falker into guard.
Falker is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sanchez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sanchez has escaped and now he's on top!
Falker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falker looking for subs off his back but Sanchez has passed one foot through into half guard.
Falker looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez trying to control the action but Falker is working from the bottom.
Sanchez stalling away here and it's allowed Falker to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Falker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sanchez is aware though and is defending well.
Falker looking for a triangle here. Sanchez is fighting it but it looks tight! Falker pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Sanchez is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Fredi Falker!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Xing Ling (ranked 3935 p4p, 5082 weight class) and Juan Martinez (ranked 230 p4p, 286 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Xing Ling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juan Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ling's head.
Ling misses with an uppercut.
Martinez throws a leg kick but Ling checks it.
Martinez gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Martinez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Martinez lands a front kick.
Martinez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ling was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Martinez throws a push kick but Ling slaps the foot to one side.
Martinez feints and then cracks Ling's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ling down.
Martinez scores with a nice body kick.
Martinez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Martinez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Martinez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ling connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Martinez scrambles back to his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Martinez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ling throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Martinez misses with a head kick.
Ling looks to throw the jab but Martinez is out of range.
Martinez is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Martinez - just one landing.
Martinez rushes Ling and presses him up against the cage.
Ling working aggressively here.
Ling misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Ling.
Martinez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Martinez throws a sloppy head kick
and Ling counters with a stiff right hand.
Martinez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ling takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Martinez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ling scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Martinez.
Ling ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martinez moves away.
Martinez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ling.
Martinez scores with a leg kick.
Martinez connects with a nice looking jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Martinez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ling.
Martinez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Martinez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ling throwing a counter right hand but Martinez manages to avoid it.
Martinez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Martinez with a nice calf kick.
Martinez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Martinez defending well as Ling loads up on a big left hand.
Martinez misses with a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Martinez.
Martinez cracks Ling with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Martinez throws a hook but Ling avoids it easily.
It looked like Ling wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ling moves out of range of the body kick from Martinez.
Ling has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Martinez.
Juan Martinez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez misses the shot to the body.
A quick step to the side and Ling tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Martinez is looking to clinch but Ling is avoiding it.
Martinez jabs Ling right on the nose. Ling blinks but takes it well.
Ling takes a kick to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Martinez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Martinez throws a half hearted mid kick.
A low kick lands for Martinez.
A nice leg kick lands there from Martinez.
Martinez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ling has a couple of punches blocked by Martinez.
Martinez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ling takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Martinez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ling is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Martinez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martinez throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ling misses the shot to the body.
Martinez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ling moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Ling misses the target.
Martinez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ling has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Martinez moves out of range of the strikes.
Ling avoids the head kick by Martinez.
A jab from Ling misses.
Martinez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ling is looking to counter punch.
Martinez slips a jab from Ling.
Martinez connects with a jab.
We've been told by Ling's head coaches at Crimson CrowN Combat that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ling has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martinez feints and then cracks Ling's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ling down.
Martinez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Martinez throws a push kick but Ling slaps the foot to one side.
Ling is looking to counter punch.
Martinez throws a sloppy head kick and Ling moves out of range easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Martinez 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.
Ling connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Martinez momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Martinez.
Ling takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ling blocks a head kick by Martinez.
Martinez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Martinez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Martinez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Martinez.
Martinez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Ling to counter with a crisp jab.
Ling on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ling throws a hook but Martinez blocks it.
Martinez lands a nice looking body kick.
Martinez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ling avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ling throws the left hand but Martinez avoids the punch easily.
Juan Martinez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Martinez lands a glancing blow to the side of Ling's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez clinches.
Martinez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ling takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ling throws a big shot that misses.
Martinez scores with a jab to the body.
Ling on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Martinez. Martinez obviously looking to wear him down.
Ling takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Martinez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Ling.
Martinez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Martinez misses with a body kick.
Ling throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Martinez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Martinez does it's job there.
Good leg kick by Martinez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ling lands a right hook to the body.
Martinez blocks a jab.
Ling has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Martinez.
A chopping leg kick lands by Martinez.
Martinez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ling displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ling throws the left hand but Martinez avoids the punch easily.
Ling blocks a head kick by Martinez.
Martinez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ling shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Martinez throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Martinez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ling.
Martinez fakes the leg kick and cracks Ling in the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Martinez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ling.
Martinez throws out a counter right but Ling avoids it with no problem.
Nice defenses there by Martinez.
Martinez tries a head kick but it misses.
Martinez lands a really nice looking cross but Ling seems unphased.
Ling blocks a head kick by Martinez.
Ling will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ling looks to throw the jab but Martinez is out of range.
Martinez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Martinez looks to land a left hand but Ling moved out of range nicely.
Ling is looking to counter punch.
Martinez misses with a leg kick
and Ling counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Martinez misses with a head kick.
Martinez tries a head kick but it misses.
Martinez throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Martinez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fight stays on the outside here - Martinez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ling avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ling throws a big shot that misses.
Martinez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Martinez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Martinez avoids the body shot from Ling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martinez bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Martinez lands a leg kick that knocks Ling off balance momentarily.
Martinez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ling throws out the jab.
Ling connects with a nice looking jab.
Martinez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Martinez moves out of range of the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Martinez misses.
Martinez scores with a hook to the body. Ling takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Martinez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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.
A slapping body kick lands there for Martinez.
Xing Ling has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martinez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ling misses with an uppercut. Martinez saw that one coming.
Crunch! Martinez slams his shin into Ling's torso.
A head kick from Martinez lands but Ling takes it in his stride.
A chopping leg kick lands by Martinez.
Martinez lands a leg kick that knocks Ling off balance momentarily.
Martinez throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Martinez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Martinez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Martinez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Martinez misses with a double jab
and Ling counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ling connects with a body shot.
Martinez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ling.
Ling ducks under a wild hook from Martinez.
Ling misses with a wild combination.
Martinez follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Martinez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ling keeps the fight on the outside.
Martinez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ling.
A swing and a miss from Martinez.
Martinez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ling moves out of range as Martinez throws a body kick.
Martinez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ling swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ling bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Martinez's head.
 Martinez is rocked!
A shot to the body from Ling misses
letting Martinez counter with a right hand.
Martinez is still on wobbly legs! Can Ling finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Martinez seems to have recovered his senses.
Ling on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Martinez. Martinez obviously looking to wear him down.
Martinez throws a body kick that misses.
Martinez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Martinez lands with a kick to the temple. Ling shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martinez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ling blocks a head kick by Martinez.
No joy there for Ling, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Martinez throws a head kick that misses.
Martinez throws a leg kick
and Ling counters with a stiff right hand.
Ling moves in close and cracks Martinez with a massive right hand! Martinez, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Ling!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Xing Ling!
Xing Ling thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Bastone (ranked 3451 p4p, 3658 weight class) and Jeorge St Pierr (ranked 385 p4p, 404 weight class). Bastone comes to the cage accompanied by War Pigs - Black Sabbath. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Bastone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeorge St Pierr!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from St Pierr.
A chopping leg kick lands by St Pierr.
Bastone has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bastone shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with St Pierr but St Pierr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
St Pierr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
St Pierr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bastone moves away.
St Pierr fails to land with a series of punches.
Bastone tries to close the distance and clinch up but St Pierr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bastone scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bastone has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Bastone shoots in for a takedown but St Pierr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
St Pierr lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
St Pierr feints a jab promting Bastone to slip. St Pierr then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bastone slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
St Pierr swings for the body but Bastone moves out of range.
Jeorge St Pierr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
St Pierr lands with a shot to the body.
St Pierr lands with a shot to the body.
St Pierr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
St Pierr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bastone throws a hook to the side of St Pierr's head but St Pierr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
St Pierr throws a right and a left that both miss.
St Pierr slips a jab and a cross from Bastone.
St Pierr throws a right and a left that Bastone avoids nicely.
Bastone has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by St Pierr.
Bastone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bastone jumps guard but St Pierr turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Bastone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
St Pierr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bastone closes the distance and clinches up with St Pierr, looking for a takedown. Bastone pushes St Pierr against the cage but St Pierr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bastone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? St Pierr is fending him off so far but Bastone persists. Nope, St Pierr circles away and we're back to standing.
That kick from St Pierr tenderised Bastone's leg. Bastone is trying to keep his angry face on.
St Pierr cracks a nice hook into Bastone's ribs.
St Pierr scores with a leg kick.
St Pierr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bastone gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bastone is trying to pull guard but St Pierr has him pressed against the cage.
St Pierr wants to break free but Bastone has control.
Bastone content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
St Pierr blocks an uppercut.
Bastone tries to pull guard but St Pierr holds him up against the cage and eventually Bastone drops back down to his feet.
Bastone tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. St Pierr just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bastone successfully pulls guard.
St Pierr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bastone wriggles free and stands up.
St Pierr scores with a leg kick.
St Pierr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bastone rather than just go for the knockout.
Bastone shoots for a takedown but St Pierr saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bastone misses with a takedown attempt - St Pierr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
St Pierr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bastone looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierr lands a body shot.
A punch combination from St Pierr misses.
St Pierr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bastone doesn't seem bothered though.
Bastone has St Pierr up against the cage in a clinch.
Bastone misses with the head strike.
St Pierr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bastone throws a head punch that misses.
Bastone manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
St Pierr throws a big right hand that misses.
St Pierr stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bastone avoids a punch combination nicely.
A low kick lands for St Pierr.
Jeorge St Pierr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Left hook, right uppercut from St Pierr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
St Pierr scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nice sprawl there from St Pierr as Bastone shoots in.
Bastone is looking to clinch.
St Pierr stalks Bastone and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bastone's face. Bastone staggers backwards, shaken.
St Pierr jabs Bastone to the body, keeping him at a distance.
St Pierr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bastone shoots in for a takedown but St Pierr shows good takedown defense.
Bastone is breathing heavily.
Bastone fails with an attempt to clinch.
St Pierr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and St Pierr wants it to stay on the feet.
St Pierr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bastone. That did some damage!
Bastone dives in and grabs St Pierr's left leg, looking for a takedown. St Pierr pushes down on Bastone's head and hops out.
St Pierr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
St Pierr throws a right and a left that both miss.
St Pierr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
St Pierr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
St Pierr lands a nice looking body shot.
St Pierr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
St Pierr pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bastone back to the cage. St Pierr follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeorge St Pierr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
St Pierr connects with a single shot there.
St Pierr is looking to chop away at Bastone's legs.
Bastone looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bastone moves into the clinch.
Bastone is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bastone.
Bastone pulls St Pierr into guard.
St Pierr cracks Bastone with a solid left hand.
St Pierr stops Bastone from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Pierr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as St Pierr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bastone on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bastone tries to get out of the position.
St Pierr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
St Pierr gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
St Pierr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jeorge St Pierr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bastone tries to close the distance and clinch up but St Pierr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. St Pierr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
St Pierr connects with a solid leg kick.
St Pierr stuffs the takedown attempt from Bastone. Bastone gets slowly back to his feet.
Bastone takes a shot to the body in his stride.
St Pierr connects with an inside leg kick.
Bastone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
St Pierr punishes Bastone's body with a nice straight punch.
St Pierr moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bastone closes the distance and clinches up with St Pierr, looking for a takedown. Bastone pushes St Pierr against the cage but St Pierr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
St Pierr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bastone dives in and grabs St Pierr's left leg, looking for a takedown. St Pierr pushes down on Bastone's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Bastone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bastone shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. St Pierr defends it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bastone 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bastone dodges the punch combination from St Pierr.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bastone dives in and grabs St Pierr's left leg, looking for a takedown. St Pierr pushes down on Bastone's head and hops out.
St Pierr connects with an inside leg kick.
St Pierr works over Bastone's head and body with a nice combination.
St Pierr throws a right and a left that Bastone avoids nicely.
St Pierr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
St Pierr works over Bastone's head and body with a nice combination.
Bastone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from St Pierr.
A bone on bone clash there as Bastone blocks the leg kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from St Pierr 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.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bastone or perhaps it was just good defense by St Pierr, which made it look bad.
St Pierr is looking for the big counter here.
Bastone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? St Pierr is fending him off so far but Bastone persists. Nope, St Pierr circles away and we're back to standing.
St Pierr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bastone is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Left hook, right uppercut from St Pierr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bastone.
Bastone wants to clinch up but St Pierr keeps it at a distance.
A good leg kick by St Pierr.
St Pierr avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A combination from St Pierr does no damage.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bastone or perhaps it was just good defense by St Pierr, which made it look bad.
St Pierr misses with a body kick.
St Pierr misses with the combination.
Bastone fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with St Pierr, pushing him back against the cage.
Bastone misses with the head strike.
Bastone tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. St Pierr smiles and moves away.
St Pierr scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bastone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
St Pierr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bastone fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
St Pierr connects with a right hand. Bastone shakes it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
St Pierr digs a good hook to Bastone's body.
St Pierr displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bastone moves in looking to clinch but St Pierr pushes him off.
St Pierr lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
St Pierr lands a nice looking body kick.
Bastone tries to clinch up but St Pierr circles away and keeps his distance.
Bastone shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. St Pierr defends it nicely.
Bastone stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from St Pierr.
St Pierr misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeorge St Pierr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. 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.
Bastone looks for a takedown but St Pierr sprawls well.
Despite the aggression on St Pierr's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
St Pierr works Bastone's body with a nice hook.
St Pierr lands a nice shot that snaps Bastone's head back.
St Pierr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bastone clinches up with St Pierr and pushes him back against the cage.
Bastone misses with a knee to the head.
Bastone misses with some punches.
St Pierr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bastone misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastone fails to pull guard.
St Pierr tries to break free but Bastone pushes him back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bastone just misses with a elbow thrown towards St Pierr's brow.
St Pierr stalling the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bastone just misses with a elbow thrown towards St Pierr's brow.
Bastone fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Bastone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bastone fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by St Pierr.
Bastone is trying to pull guard but St Pierr turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bastone.
Bastone is trying to pull guard but St Pierr has him pressed against the cage.
St Pierr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for St Pierr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Daniel Bastone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
St Pierr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
St Pierr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A low kick lands for St Pierr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Pierr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
St Pierr lands with a good body shot.
Bastone tries to clinch but St Pierr moves out of range.
St Pierr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bastone's sensitive parts.
St Pierr tries to land a front kick but Bastone steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
St Pierr misses with a wild combination.
Some wild striking there from St Pierr.
St Pierr stuffs the takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bastone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. St Pierr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bastone closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bastone decides to stand up.
St Pierr scores with a push kick.
St Pierr misses with the combination.
Daniel Bastone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
St Pierr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Pierr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
St Pierr swinging wildly here.
Bastone closes the distance and clinches up with St Pierr, looking for a takedown. Bastone pushes St Pierr against the cage but St Pierr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
St Pierr lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
St Pierr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from St Pierr.
Bastone will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Good leg kick by St Pierr.
Bastone fails to land the takedown.
Bastone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. St Pierr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
St Pierr connects with a solid leg kick.
St Pierr displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That kick from St Pierr tenderised Bastone's leg. Bastone is trying to keep his angry face on.
St Pierr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Pierr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bastone. That did some damage!
Bastone 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.
St Pierr connects with a body shot.
St Pierr scores with a body shot.
St Pierr closes the distance and lands a one-two.
St Pierr keeps the fight on the outside.
Jeorge St Pierr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bastone moves in looking to clinch but St Pierr pushes him off.
St Pierr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bastone shoots for a double leg takedown but St Pierr sprawls well. He's pushed Bastone's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
St Pierr fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bastone.
Sloppy strikes from St Pierr. Those never looked like landing.
Bastone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Bastone backs off St Pierr throws a huge counter combo but Bastone manages to avoid it all.
St Pierr misses with a series of wild punches.
St Pierr lands a right hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeorge St Pierr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got St Pierr winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeorge St Pierr!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Devan Duran (ranked 3121 p4p, 3623 weight class) and Dee Jay Neboguaga (ranked 349 p4p, 392 weight class). Dee Jay Neboguaga will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Devan Duran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dee Jay Neboguaga!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neboguaga moves in looking to clinch but Duran pushes him off.
Neboguaga walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
 It looks like Dee Jay Neboguaga has been cut.
Neboguaga misses with a jab, cross combination.
Neboguaga is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Neboguaga fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Duran looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sloppy strikes from Duran. Those never looked like landing.
Neboguaga misses with an attempted mid kick.
Neboguaga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Neboguaga tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Duran to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neboguaga gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Devan Duran!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Drew Bones (ranked 3199 p4p, 3196 weight class) and Onishi Atsushi (ranked 367 p4p, 366 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Drew Bones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Onishi Atsushi!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Bones.
Atsushi bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Atsushi throws a looping overhand right but Bones ducks down to avoid it.
Nice sprawl there from Atsushi as Bones shoots in.
Atsushi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Atsushi misses with a head kick.
Atsushi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Atsushi's waist but Atsushi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bones off to one side.
A head kick misses from Atsushi.
Bones clinches.
Bones tries to pull guard but Atsushi won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drew Bones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Atsushi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bones is keeping busy.
Atsushi tries to break the clinch but Bones is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atsushi tries to break the clinch but Bones is controlling the position.
Atsushi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Atsushi is trying to force a seperation but Bones has the dominant position.
Bones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Atsushi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bones is stalling here.
Atsushi stalling in the clinch but Bones improves position.
Atsushi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bones has managed to clinch.
Bones has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Atsushi after a bit of a struggle.
Atsushi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Atsushi tries to break free but Bones pushes him back against the cage.
Atsushi can't break the clinch.
Bones goes for a takedown in the clinch but Atsushi prevents it.
Atsushi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Bones - that landed with a thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bones displaying some good clinch control by pressing Atsushi up against the cage.
Atsushi breaks from the clinch.
Bones dives in for a single leg takedown but Atsushi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bones as Atsushi tries to tie him up.
Bones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Atsushi's efforts to push away.
Bones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Atsushi circles away.
Atsushi throws a head kick that misses.
Atsushi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bones is looking to counter the offense by Atsushi and move into the clinch.
Atsushi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Atsushi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bones moves into the clinch.
Bones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Atsushi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Atsushi throws a head kick but Bones moves out of range.
Bones wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Atsushi throws a head kick that misses.
Bones seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bones has Atsushi up against the cage in a clinch.
Atsushi has had enough of the clinch but Bones keeps him there for the moment.
Bones gets control of Atsushi's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bones will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Atsushi wants to pass the guard but Bones is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Atsushi trying to control but Bones is working from the bottom.
Atsushi forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Atsushi is looking to take a break and control but Bones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bones manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Atsushi won't allow Bones to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Onishi Atsushi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bones slips under a jab.
Bones tries for a takedown but Atsushi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Atsushi misses with a straight right.
Bones is looking for a counter combo.
Bones avoids the head kick by Atsushi.
Bones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Atsushi.
Atsushi wants to stall.
Bones lands a nice shot to the body.
Atsushi is trying to break the clinch but Bones has him pressed against the cage.
Atsushi tries to break the clinch but Bones is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bones has Atsushi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Atsushi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Atsushi prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drew Bones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bones breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bones fails to land the takedown.
Bones avoids the head kick by Atsushi.
Bones is looking for a counter combo.
Atsushi tries a head kick but it misses.
Atsushi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bones blocks a head kick by Atsushi.
Atsushi throws a head kick that half lands.
Bones goes for a double leg but Atsushi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Atsushi continues to drive forward.
Bones breaks from the clinch.
Atsushi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bones drops down looking for a counter takedown but Atsushi sprawls and moves away.
Atsushi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bones fails with the takedown.
Atsushi shapes to counter with a head kick.
Onishi Atsushi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A solid body kick from Atsushi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atsushi tries to keep at a distance but Bones has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bones pulls guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Atsushi wants to control from the top but Bones keeps moving.
Bones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Atsushi trying to control but Bones is working from the bottom.
Atsushi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bones keeping moving, preventing Atsushi from controlling successfully.
Bones has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Atsushi trying to control but Bones is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bones goes for a double leg but Atsushi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Atsushi continues to drive forward.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Atsushi wants to break free but Bones has control.
Bones is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Atsushi is defending well.
Atsushi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Atsushi avoiding damage as Bones throws knees to the body.
Bones fails to pull guard.
Bones stalling in the clinch.
Atsushi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bones jumps guard but Atsushi stands there with Bones around his waist. Bones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bones avoiding damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bones digs a right hand into Atsushi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Atsushi's gas tank.
Bones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Atsushi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Onishi Atsushi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Atsushi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bones tries to counter with a takedown but Atsushi is quick to defend against it.
Bones moves into the clinch.
Bones tries to land knees in the clinch but Atsushi avoids the damage to the body.
Atsushi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Atsushi trying to stall but Bones improves his position.
Bones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bones struggles to land a body shot inside as Atsushi controls his hands.
Bones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Atsushi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Atsushi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bones.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drew Bones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bones avoids the head kick by Atsushi.
Bones shoots for a takedown but Atsushi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Atsushi connects with a high kick.
Bones rushes Atsushi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atsushi tries to stall but Bones uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Atsushi is trying to force a seperation but Bones has the dominant position.
Atsushi has had enough of the clinch but Bones keeps him there for the moment.
Atsushi breaks from the clinch.
Atsushi throws a powerful right kick. Bones tried to block low but the kick was high! Bones was taken right off of his feet! Atsushi jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Onishi Atsushi!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Danny Dirk (ranked 2701 p4p, 2819 weight class) and Malik Nelson (ranked 318 p4p, 330 weight class). The key to victory for Danny Dirk has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Danny Dirk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Malik Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson connects with a leg kick.
Malik Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelson misses with a double jab.
Dirk shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nelson eats them both and turns towards Dirk to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Dirk has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA New York in the buildup to the fight.
Dirk getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nelson scores with a jab to the head.
Dirk paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nelson instigates a clinch.
Dirk wants to get back to striking at distance but Nelson won't allow it.
Nelson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dirk is trying to break free.
Nelson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nelson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nelson misses with the combination.
Dirk is looking for a counter combo.
Oooooh!!! Dirk has knocked Nelson down with a huge combo! Dirk steps away and waves a wobbly Nelson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dirk under the eye.
A jab from Dirk finds it's way through Nelson's defenses.
Dirk connects with the punch.
Dirk misses with a wild body shot.
Dirk takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nelson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
An attempted straight right counter from Dirk misses the target.
Nelson throws a right and a left that Dirk avoids nicely.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dirk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nelson misses with a hook. Dirk ducked under it nicely.
Dirk is looking to land body kicks.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dirk lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nelson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nelson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dirk jabs Nelson right on the nose. Nelson blinks but takes it well.
Dirk throws a nice looking combination but Nelson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And Nelson tries to counter it with a takedown but Dirk pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Dirk.
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!
Dirk looks to score with a jab to the body but Nelson is just out of range.
Dirk takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nelson throws a body punch but Dirk moves out of range.
Nelson clinches with his opponent.
Nelson breaks the clinch.
Nelson throws a lazy right hand but Dirk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dirk moves out of range of the body kick.
Dirk keeps Nelson at a distance using the push kick.
Nelson's corner calls for a 1-2. Nelson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nelson checks a leg kick.
Nelson is looking for the big counter here.
Nelson moves in looking to clinch but Dirk pushes him off.
Danny Dirk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nelson moves out of range of the body kick.
Nelson with the counter takedown but Dirk avoids it easily.
Dirk misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dirk takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nelson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dirk avoids it really well and circles away.
Nelson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dirk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nelson moves into the clinch successfully.
Nelson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nelson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Danny Dirk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malik Nelson.
Nelson lands an elbow just above Dirk 's eye.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nelson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dirk's brow.
Dirk is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Come on Dirk - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nelson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dirk is trying to break free.
Nelson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dirk is looking to break free of the clinch but Nelson has double underhooks.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nelson keeps control of Dirk as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dirk pressing his opponent against the cage.
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 Danny Dirk will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A looping hook to the body misses from Nelson. Dirk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dirk throws a body kick that misses.
Nelson throws a hook but Dirk avoids it easily.
Dirk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nelson.
As Nelson looks to move away, Dirk throws a big counter combo but Nelson just gets out of the way.
Dirk staying out of range there.
Nelson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dirk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nelson checks a leg kick.
Nelson moves to clinch but Dirk breaks away
and Dirk counters with a three punch combo that has Nelson backing up. Nelson nods at Dirk to acknowledge the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dirk tries to keep at a distance but Nelson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nelson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dirk seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nelson can turn it around.
Nelson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nelson prevents Dirk from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson throws a punch but it's blocked by Dirk.
Nelson misses with the head strike.
Dirk looking to slow down the pace here.
Nice body punch from Dirk.
Nelson decides to pull guard.
Nelson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dirk is one step ahead there.
Dirk trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nelson's guard.
Nelson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Dirk is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dirk stalling in the clinch.
Dirk is looking to break free of the clinch but Nelson has double underhooks.
Nelson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dirk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dirk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nelson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dirk's brow.
Dirk wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nelson has him pressed against the cage.
Dirk effectively controlling the action here.
Dirk looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nelson throws an elbow that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nelson.
Nelson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dirk's defenses.
Nelson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dirk fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dirk staying out of range there.
Nelson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nelson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Come on Nelson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nelson throws a head punch that misses.
Dirk blocking some punches.
Nelson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dirk regains guard immediately.
Dirk wants to stand and escape but Nelson is having none of it.
Nelson stands up over Dirk, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson postures up and lands a big shot to Dirk's brow.
Nelson working some strikes from top position.
Dirk is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nelson is controlling him.
Nelson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dirk's head.
Dirk wants to stand and escape but Nelson is having none of it.
Dirk on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dirk tries to get out of the position.
Dirk is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Nelson tries to throw a body punch but Dirk avoids it by throwing Nelson back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Nelson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dirk being controlled against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nelson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malik Nelson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dirk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nelson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dirk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Nelson blocks the leg kick.
Nelson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nelson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dirk counters with a right hand to the body.
Nelson throws a nice looking combination but Dirk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nelson misses with a two punch combination.
Dirk throwing a counter right hand but Nelson manages to avoid it.
Dirk lands a nice shot that snaps Nelson's head back.
Danny Dirk is winning the standup battle so far.
Dirk finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nelson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice combination there by Dirk.
Nelson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nelson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dirk steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Nelson. That one must have hurt.
Dirk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nelson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nelson lands a nice shot that snaps Dirk's head back.
Nelson 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.
Dirk takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nelson scores with a jab to the body.
Nelson moves into the clinch.
Dirk managing to block the knees to the body from Nelson.
Nelson is pushing Dirk up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dirk leaning against his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dirk prevents it.
Nelson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nelson trying to control the position but instead, Dirk has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nelson into the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nelson throws an elbow but misses.
Dirk avoids the elbow strike from Nelson, against the cage.
Dirk wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nelson has him pressed against the cage.
Nelson is struggling to control the position.
Nelson is stalling here.
Nice elbow from Nelson.
 It looks like Danny Dirk has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nelson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nelson swings wildly with an uppercut but Dirk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dirk blocks an uppercut.
Nelson being controlled against the cage.
Dirk blocking some punches.
Nelson misses with a punch on the inside.
Nelson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dirk blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dirk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dirk wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nelson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nelson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nelson lands a nice elbow.
Nelson breaks the clinch.
Nelson throws a big shot that misses.
Nelson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dirk fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nelson closes the distance and clinches.
Dirk avoids the elbow strike from Nelson, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nelson throws an elbow but misses.
Dirk is trying to break the clinch but Nelson has him pressed against the cage.
Nelson breaks from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malik Nelson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nelson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malik Nelson!
After the fight, Malik Nelson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
The defeated Danny Dirk had this to say: 'I WANT A REMATCH!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rauf Magomayev (ranked 2467 p4p, 2809 weight class) and Terry Climber (ranked 283 p4p, 322 weight class). Terry Climber has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rauf Magomayev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Terry Climber!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomayev misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Climber to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice shot by Climber.
Climber uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magomayev.
Magomayev moves in looking to clinch but Climber pushes him off.
Magomayev swats away the attempt to clinch by Climber.
Magomayev loads up on a big right hand but Climber slips the punch.
Oooooh!!! Climber has knocked Magomayev down with a huge combo! Climber steps away and waves a wobbly Magomayev back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Climber tries to clinch up.
Climber keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Magomayev.
Climber scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Magomayev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Magomayev changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Climber tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Magomayev misses with a left hand
and Climber counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Climber creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Magomayev with a big uppercut! Magomayev tries to clinch up but Climber pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Magomayev to the mat! Magomayev covers up and Climber unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Terry Climber!
In defeat, Rauf Magomayev stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will come back, and this time i will make a pacient of mine'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Braydon Bauer (ranked 2615 p4p, 2251 weight class) and Roman Czerw (ranked 302 p4p, 259 weight class). Braydon Bauer has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Braydon Bauer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roman Czerw!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bauer slips a jab from Czerw.
Bauer looks to land a left hand but Czerw moved out of range nicely.
Bauer closes the distance and clinches.
Czerw blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Czerw lands with a left to the head.
Bauer misses with a knee to the head.
Czerw lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bauer backwards.
Czerw fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Czerw.
Czerw working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
It looks like Braydon Bauer has been cut.
Czerw misses with a punch to the body.
Czerw throws a head punch that misses.
Czerw takes a shot to the head.
Czerw has a couple of punches blocked by Bauer.
Czerw blocks an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bauer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Czerw lands a hook to the side of the head.
Czerw lands a left hand.
A short left from Czerw.
Czerw is leaning against Bauer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Czerw swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bauer misses with an elbow over the top.
Bauer lands a hook that snaps the head of Czerw backwards.
A short body shot lands from Czerw as the two fighters clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Czerw.
Bauer is breathing heavily.
Czerw lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Czerw tries a body shot but Bauer blocks it.
Bauer misses with some punches.
Czerw lands a shoulder strike.
Czerw blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bauer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Czerw lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Czerw.
Czerw lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Czerw on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Czerw.
Still in the clinch, Czerw scores with a nice short uppercut.
Czerw lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Czerw digs a right hand underneath Bauer's ribcage. Bauer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A hook to the body from Czerw.
Czerw lands with a left to the head.
Czerw makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Czerw lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Czerw on the inside.
Czerw lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Czerw softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bauer tries a body shot but Czerw blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Czerw.
Czerw throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bauers head.
Czerw lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Czerw.
Czerw digs a right hand underneath Bauer's ribcage. Bauer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bauer looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nice body punch from Czerw - that landed with a thud.
Czerw lands an uppercut.
Czerw lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Czerw.
Czerw lands with a light punch inside.
Czerw scores with a shot to the side of Bauer's head.
Czerw lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bauer backwards.
Bauer looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Czerw lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Czerw lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bauer or not.
A short right from Czerw.
A shot in the inside from Czerw.
Czerw lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bauer backwards.
 Bauer is rocked!
A short right from Czerw on the inside.
Oh Bauer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Czerw lands with a short shot to the head.
Braydon Bauer's cut is getting worse.
Czerw dips a shoulder and cracks Bauer with a mighty uppercut! Bauer falls back against the cage and Czerw unloads with a barrage of strikes! Bauer is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Czerw screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roman Czerw!
Roman Czerw thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Lidl (ranked 2090 p4p, 2002 weight class) and Rickety Cricket (ranked 243 p4p, 229 weight class). Rickety Cricket acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chuck Lidl!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rickety Cricket!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cricket closes the distance and clinches.
Lidl definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lidl tries to circle away but Cricket has him pinned against the cage.
Cricket works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lidl working aggressively here.
Lidl throws a head punch that misses.
Lidl misses with the head strike.
Cricket misses with the head strike.
Lidl doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Cricket.
Cricket throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cricket.
Cricket lands with a short shot to the head.
Cricket swings wildly with an uppercut but Lidl uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lidl has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lidl breaks the clinch.
Cricket has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cricket misses with the head strike.
Cricket presses Lidl against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lidl blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cricket cracks Lidl with a nice body shot.
Cricket lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cricket.
Lidl is breathing heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Cricket fails to land.
Lidl is looking to break free of the clinch but Cricket has double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lidl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cricket cracks Lidl with a nice body shot.
Cricket lands a hook that snaps the head of Lidl backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Cricket fails to land.
Lidl takes a shot to the head.
Cricket misses with some punches.
Cricket tries to work over Lidl's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cricket blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cricket throws a punch but it's blocked by Lidl.
Cricket blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lidl misses with some punches.
Cricket blocks a body shot from Lidl.
Cricket lands with a right to the head.
Lidl misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cricket.
Lidl fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lidl working aggressively here.
Cricket lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cricket blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cricket misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lidl can't break the clinch.
Lidl working aggressively here.
Cricket struggles to land a body shot inside as Lidl controls his hands.
Cricket lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cricket working aggressively here.
Cricket misses with a punch on the inside.
Cricket lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cricket lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lidl backwards.
Cricket looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lidl working aggressively here.
Cricket lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lidl misses with the head strike.
Lidl blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cricket tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cricket blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lidl.
Lidl throws a punch but it's blocked by Cricket.
Cricket blocks an uppercut.
Cricket lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lidl blocks an uppercut.
Cricket's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lidl tries to break the clinch but Cricket is controlling the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cricket.
Lidl blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lidl scores with a shoulder strike.
Lidl tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cricket's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Cricket.
Lidl working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cricket swings wildly with an uppercut but Lidl uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cricket keeps control of Lidl as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cricket stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lidl is trying to break the clinch but Cricket is controlling him.
Cricket misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cricket lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lidl backwards.
Cricket blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lidl lands a shoulder strike.
Cricket lands an uppercut.
Lidl swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lidl throws a head punch that misses.
Cricket has a couple of punches blocked by Lidl.
Lidl breaks from the clinch.
Lidl gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lidl swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cricket working aggressively here.
Cricket has a couple of punches blocked by Lidl.
Lidl breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lidl gets a clinch.
Cricket blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lidl has a couple of punches blocked by Cricket.
Lidl has a couple of punches blocked by Cricket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cricket misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cricket misses with a punch on the inside.
Cricket misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lidl.
Lidl escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lidl clinches with his opponent.
Cricket lands a shoulder strike.
Lidl throws a head punch that misses.
Lidl manages to break the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lidl misses with some punches.
Lidl working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cricket.
Lidl fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lidl lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cricket lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Cricket on the inside.
Cricket scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lidl's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cricket blocking some punches.
A short right from Cricket.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rickety Cricket dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cricket pushes Lidl up against the cage in a clinch.
Lidl misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cricket misses with the head strike.
Cricket has a couple of punches blocked by Lidl.
Lidl blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lidl blocking some punches.
Cricket lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rickety Cricket seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cricket prevents a body shot from Lidl.
Cricket pushes Lidl back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cricket lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lidl backwards.
Lidl swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lidl blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cricket lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Cricket.
Lidl working aggressively here.
Cricket lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cricket swings wildly with an uppercut but Lidl uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cricket blocks an uppercut.
Lidl misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lidl swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cricket misses with the head strike.
Cricket stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cricket lands a right hand.
Cricket blocks a body shot from Lidl.
Cricket throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lidl blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cricket creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cricket misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Lidl fails to land.
Lidl breaks the clinch.
Lidl gets a clinch.
Cricket misses with a punch to the body.
Cricket has a couple of punches blocked by Lidl.
Cricket cracks Lidl with a nice body shot.
Lidl blocks a body shot from Cricket.
Cricket misses with a punch on the inside.
Cricket blocks an uppercut.
Cricket has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cricket working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Still in the clinch, Cricket scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cricket lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cricket lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cricket scores with a shot to the side of Lidl's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cricket.
Cricket misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cricket blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lidl lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cricket scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lidl.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lidl.
Cricket has a couple of punches blocked by Lidl.
Cricket throws a punch but it's blocked by Lidl.
Cricket scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Cricket fails to land.
Lidl tries to break the clinch but Cricket is controlling the position.
Cricket has a couple of punches blocked by Lidl.
Cricket swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cricket tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lidl breaks the clinch.
Cricket avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Lidl misses.
Cricket bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cricket rushes Lidl and presses him up against the cage.
Cricket tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lidl blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cricket tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lidl's elbow.
Cricket struggles to land a body shot inside as Lidl controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cricket lands a left hand.
Cricket has a couple of punches blocked by Lidl.
Lidl can't find room to land a body shot as Cricket controls the action.
Lidl has a couple of punches blocked by Cricket.
Cricket works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lidl working aggressively here.
Cricket throws a head punch that misses.
Cricket swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cricket misses with the head strike.
Lidl misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lidl lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lidl blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lidl.
Lidl lands an uppercut.
A short right from Cricket on the inside.
Nice body punch from Lidl.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cricket.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lidl.
Cricket swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lidl misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Cricket scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cricket tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lidl's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lidl tries to break the clinch but Cricket is controlling the position.
Cricket throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cricket.
Cricket lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lidl.
Cricket prevents Lidl from breaking the clinch.
Cricket blocks an uppercut.
Cricket blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lidl tries to throw a body punch but Cricket avoids it by throwing Lidl back against the cage.
Cricket struggles to land a body shot inside as Lidl controls his hands.
Lidl blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cricket tries to work over Lidl's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cricket throws a head punch that misses.
Cricket fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lidl throws a punch but it's blocked by Cricket.
Lidl misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lidl misses with the head strike.
Cricket misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cricket.
Lidl lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cricket backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cricket.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rickety Cricket showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lidl's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lidl rushes Cricket and presses him up against the cage.
Lidl escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cricket moves into the clinch.
Cricket has a couple of punches blocked by Lidl.
Lidl has a couple of punches blocked by Cricket.
Lidl has a couple of punches blocked by Cricket.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cricket.
Lidl misses with a punch on the inside.
Cricket lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lidl misses with some punches.
Cricket scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cricket.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cricket.
Cricket misses with the head strike.
Cricket fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cricket lands a nice uppercut.
Cricket lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cricket lands a nice uppercut.
Lidl blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cricket lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lidl backwards.
Cricket lands with a right to the head.
Lidl misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cricket swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lidl fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lidl tries a body shot but Cricket blocks it.
Cricket misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cricket makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cricket prevents a body shot from Lidl.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lidl.
Lidl is trying to break the clinch but Cricket has him pressed against the cage.
Lidl blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lidl tries to work over Cricket's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cricket lands a hook that snaps the head of Lidl backwards.
Lidl blocking some punches.
Cricket swings wildly with an uppercut but Lidl uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cricket working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cricket misses with the head strike.
Lidl softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lidl blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lidl throws a punch but it's blocked by Cricket.
Still in the clinch, Cricket scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cricket misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cricket throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lidl has a couple of punches blocked by Cricket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lidl swings wildly with an uppercut but Cricket uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cricket lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cricket creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lidl fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cricket digs a right hand underneath Lidl's ribcage. Lidl let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cricket lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lidl backwards.
Cricket working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lidl doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cricket lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cricket lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lidl backwards.
Cricket has a couple of punches blocked by Lidl.
Lidl tries to work over Cricket's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lidl's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cricket scores with a shoulder strike.
Lidl misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cricket lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lidl blocking some punches.
Lidl misses with some punches.
Lidl is trying to break the clinch but Cricket has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cricket lands an uppercut.
Lidl is rocked!
Lidl blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lidl fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lidl blocks an uppercut.
Cricket swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cricket working aggressively here.
Cricket lands a shoulder strike.
Cricket working aggressively here.
Cricket lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lidl backwards.
Oh Lidl is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lidl lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cricket can't find room to land a body shot as Lidl controls the action.
Lidl seems to have got his legs back now.
Cricket keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lidl's efforts to push away.
Lidl misses with a body punch.
Cricket throws a head punch that misses.
Lidl throws a head punch that misses.
Cricket misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cricket prevents a body shot from Lidl.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cricket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Cricket fails to land.
Nice body punch from Cricket.
A short right from Cricket on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lidl blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lidl throws a punch but it's blocked by Cricket.
Cricket misses with some punches.
Lidl lands a nice shot to the body.
Cricket blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cricket blocks an uppercut.
Lidl working aggressively here.
Lidl working aggressively here.
Cricket blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lidl blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cricket has a couple of punches blocked by Lidl.
Lidl blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cricket blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A body shot lands from Lidl.
Cricket lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cricket misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lidl lands with a light punch inside.
Cricket throws a punch but it's blocked by Lidl.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rickety Cricket really dominated that round.
That's time! Lidl's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lidl throws a lazy right hand but Cricket sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lidl throws a body shot but no joy.
Lidl swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cricket takes the fight into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Cricket as the two fighters clinch.
Cricket tries to throw a body punch but Lidl avoids it by throwing Cricket back against the cage.
Lidl pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cricket gets tackled into the cage by Lidl. Lidl maintains the clinch.
Lidl swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cricket working aggressively here.
Cricket scores with a shoulder strike.
Cricket blocks an uppercut.
Lidl fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Cricket fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cricket makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lidl throws a head punch that misses.
Lidl blocks an uppercut.
Cricket working aggressively here.
Lidl throws a head punch that misses.
Cricket tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lidl's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lidl working aggressively here.
Cricket swings wildly with an uppercut but Lidl uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lidl misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Cricket fails to land.
Cricket gets through Lidl's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lidl blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cricket misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cricket lands a nice shot to the body.
Lidl tries to break the clinch but Cricket is controlling the position.
Cricket throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cricket.
Cricket tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lidl blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Lidl.
Lidl lands an uppercut.
Cricket misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Lidl.
A short right from Cricket.
Cricket swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cricket throws a head punch that misses.
Cricket tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Cricket fails to land.
Cricket throws a punch but it's blocked by Lidl.
Cricket misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lidl.
Lidl working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cricket.
Lidl works on Cricket's body with a couple of short punches.
Lidl tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cricket's elbow.
Lidl presses Cricket against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lidl.
Cricket blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cricket's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lidl misses with the head strike.
Lidl tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lidl misses with the head strike.
Lidl tries a body shot but Cricket blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lidl.
Lidl blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Lidl.
Cricket is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A head punch on the inside from Cricket fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lidl.
A shot in the inside from Lidl.
Cricket tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lidl throws a head punch that misses.
Cricket fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cricket prevents a body shot from Lidl.
A head punch on the inside from Cricket fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lidl creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cricket misses with a body punch.
Lidl blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Lidl fails to land.
Lidl misses with a punch on the inside.
Cricket throws a punch but it's blocked by Lidl.
Lidl doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lidl blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lidl has a couple of punches blocked by Cricket.
Lidl cracks Cricket with a nice body shot.
A right hand to the body from Lidl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lidl manages to break the clinch.
Lidl lands a head shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cricket is looking to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lidl lands a jab to the nose.
Cricket tries to keep at a distance but Lidl has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lidl softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cricket misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lidl misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Lidl scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lidl pushes Cricket back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lidl goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lidl misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cricket lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cricket swings wildly with an uppercut but Lidl uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lidl misses with the head strike.
Lidl fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cricket misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cricket misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chuck Lidl had his way with Rickety Cricket in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Lidl takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lidl.
Cricket tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lidl's elbow.
Cricket misses with some punches.
Lidl has a couple of punches blocked by Cricket.
A short left from Lidl.
A left hand lands to the body for Cricket.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lidl.
Lidl blocks an uppercut.
Cricket swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cricket tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cricket swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lidl misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lidl misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cricket blocking some punches.
Cricket working aggressively here.
Cricket working aggressively here.
Lidl has a couple of punches blocked by Cricket.
A head punch on the inside from Cricket fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cricket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cricket blocking some punches.
Lidl has a couple of punches blocked by Cricket.
Lidl misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Cricket fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Lidl fails to land.
Lidl misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lidl blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Cricket.
Cricket makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lidl tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cricket's elbow.
Cricket misses with some punches.
Lidl misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cricket.
Cricket swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lidl throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crickets head.
Cricket fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lidl misses with the head strike.
Cricket doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cricket throws a head punch that misses.
Lidl throws a punch but it's blocked by Cricket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cricket working aggressively here.
Cricket blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lidl swings wildly with an uppercut but Cricket uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lidl swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cricket swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cricket blocks a body shot from Lidl.
Lidl misses with a punch to the body.
Cricket makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cricket lands with a right to the head.
Cricket has a couple of punches blocked by Lidl.
Lidl escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cricket tries to clinch but Lidl moves out of range.
Lidl tries to keep at a distance but Cricket has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cricket misses with some punches.
Lidl breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cricket avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cricket fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lidl misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cricket clinches up with Lidl and pushes him back against the cage.
Cricket misses with a punch to the body.
Cricket fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lidl working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lidl pushes Cricket back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lidl throws a head punch that misses.
Lidl fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lidl working aggressively here.
Cricket misses with a punch on the inside.
Cricket misses with some punches.
Cricket blocks an uppercut.
Lidl throws a punch but it's blocked by Cricket.
Lidl misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lidl blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cricket blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cricket misses with a punch to the body.
Cricket misses with the head strike.
Cricket swings wildly with an uppercut but Lidl uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cricket swings wildly with an uppercut but Lidl uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lidl fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lidl scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cricket works on Lidl's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch on the inside from Lidl fails to land.
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!
Cricket misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Lidl fails to land.
Lidl blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cricket.
Cricket digs a right hand into Lidl's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lidl's gas tank.
Chuck Lidl has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cricket lands a left hand.
Lidl throws a punch but it's blocked by Cricket.
Cricket misses with the head strike.
Lidl throws a head punch that misses.
Cricket misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Cricket.
Lidl blocks a body shot from Cricket.
Lidl tries to throw a body punch but Cricket avoids it by throwing Lidl back against the cage.
Rickety Cricket is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lidl swings wildly with an uppercut but Cricket uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rickety Cricket.
I think Cricket 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 46:49
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 47:48
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rickety Cricket!
Rickety Cricket is the new middleweight champion!
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