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GFC 6: Arkley vs. French PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Enrique Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Satoru Nakano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gonzales's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Himno Nacional Mexicano. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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157 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Enrique Gonzales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Satoru Nakano!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzales with a jab.
It looks like Satoru Nakano has been cut.
Nakano looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Decent striking displayed by Gonzales there.
Gonzales cracks Nakano with an open hand slap.
Nakano tries to move into range but Gonzales moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gonzales scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakano looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nakano has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nakano there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gonzales digs a good body shot into Nakano's ribs.
Gonzales drops Nakano with a straight right hand, right on the button! Gonzales follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Enrique Gonzales!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Buster Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dexter Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Thomas might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Scorpion - Rock You Like a Hurricane. This should be fireworks!
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170 lbs
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171 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buster Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dexter Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas motions for Morgan to come forward. Thomas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Morgan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thomas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thomas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morgan.
Thomas misses with a hook. Morgan ducked under it nicely.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Morgan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Morgan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morgan passes to full mount!
Morgan has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Thomas's face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Morgan with the ground and pound from mount.
Morgan looking to isolate an arm here. Thomas doesn't see it coming and as Morgan extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Morgan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dexter Morgan!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johann Jennsensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Agrippa Kohr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jennsensen's entrance music is Florence and the Machine - You've Got the Love. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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198 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johann Jennsensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Agrippa Kohr!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kohr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jennsensen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kohr sprawls well initially but Jennsensen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jennsensen trying to control the pace.
Jennsensen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kohr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kohr.
Kohr is looking for a triangle but Jennsensen pushes his legs off easily.
Jennsensen slips nicely into half guard.
Kohr is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Jennsensen jumps into side control!
Jennsensen lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jennsensen tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kohr's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jennsensen is staying tight to Kohr's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jennsensen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kohr has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kohr can't do much from the bottom here.
Kohr is looking to reverse the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kohr is trying to work for a sweep but Jennsensen has mounted him!
Jennsensen looking for a guillotine from mount but Kohr is having none of it.
Jennsensen looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jennsensen looking to control but Kohr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kohr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kohr is bucking up trying to escape but Jennsensen cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jennsensen in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
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!
Kohr is trying to escape the mount.
Kohr is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jennsensen tries to control but Kohr wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jennsensen working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Jennsensen with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kohr is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jennsensen with good strikes from the mount here!
Jennsensen breaks from Kohr's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jennsensen is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kohr to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kohr shrugs it off.
Jennsensen avoids the attempt from Kohr to control.
Kohr is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jennsensen wants to control the pace but Kohr is squirming around nicely.
Jennsensen lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kohr is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jennsensen content just to control the position here.
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!
Jennsensen is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Kohr has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Kohr!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jennsensen wants to control the position but Kohr says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johann Jennsensen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jennsensen throws out a loose jab but Kohr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kohr drops Jennsensen with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Jennsensen looks back up at him and smiles so Kohr waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Agrippa Kohr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kohr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jennsensen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kohr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jennsensen.
Kohr closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jennsensen counters with a single leg into guard. Kohr didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kohr can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jennsensen controls the pace.
Kohr is looking for a triangle here but Jennsensen uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Kohr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jennsensen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jennsensen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kohr trying to control but Jennsensen flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jennsensen wants to control but Kohr is keeping busy.
Kohr tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Jennsensen with good strikes from the mount here!
Jennsensen is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kohr to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kohr shrugs it off.
Kohr wants to control but Jennsensen is having none of it.
Jennsensen controlling the pace for now.
Jennsensen is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kohr has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kohr wants to control but Jennsensen is having none of it.
Jennsensen controlling the pace for now.
Kohr tries to reverse the position but Jennsensen maintains control.
Jennsensen content just to control the position here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jennsensen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jennsensen avoids the attempt from Kohr to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jennsensen with good strikes from the mount here!
Kohr wants to control but Jennsensen is having none of it.
Kohr is squirming around, avoiding Jennsensen's attempts to control the action.
Jennsensen working for a guillotine from mount but Kohr is in no mood to give up.
Kohr is looking to get to half guard.
Jennsensen raining down hammerfists from mount.
Jennsensen looking to secure an arm triangle but Kohr defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kohr is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kohr tries to lock up and control but Jennsensen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jennsensen wants to control the pace but Kohr is squirming around nicely.
Jennsensen controlling from the full mount.
Kohr is trying desperately to improve position.
Jennsensen trying to control but Kohr is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kohr tries to lock up and control but Jennsensen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johann Jennsensen dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jennsensen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jennsensen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jennsensen has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kohr regains guard immediately.
Kohr wants to sweep here but Jennsensen controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jennsensen passes Kohr's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kohr is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Jennsensen jumps into side control!
Jennsensen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jennsensen wants to control but Kohr is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jennsensen working the head with strikes.
Jennsensen trying to control the action but Kohr is working from the bottom.
Kohr wants to control but Jennsensen postures up.
Jennsensen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kohr wants to control but Jennsensen postures up.
The referee asks Jennsensen politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jennsensen prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kohr is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jennsensen off and has taken his back!
Kohr patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Jennsensen rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kohr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jennsensen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kohr.
Kohr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kohr is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kohr tries to control but Jennsensen wriggling away.
Jennsensen wants to hold on but Kohr pushes him away.
Kohr fails to advance to Jennsensen's back.
Jennsensen tries to lock up and control but Kohr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jennsensen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kohr wants to control but Jennsensen is keeping him busy.
Jennsensen wants to control but Kohr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kohr is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jennsensen!
Jennsensen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jennsensen gets back to half guard.
Kohr is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Jennsensen reverses the position - he's now on top in Kohr's guard.
Kohr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jennsensen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kohr's guard.
Jennsensen is working for a kimura but Kohr is defending it quite comfortably.
Kohr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jennsensen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kohr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jennsensen is just content to waste time from the top position. Kohr takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Agrippa Kohr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jennsensen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kohr has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jennsensen is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kohr.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johann Jennsensen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jennsensen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johann Jennsensen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Diesal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ringo Spar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spar has chosen John Lennon & Wings: Dear Boy as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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200 lbs
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chuck Diesal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ringo Spar!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Spar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Diesal gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Spar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Diesal scores with a shoulder strike.
Diesal is pressed up against the cage. Spar has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Diesal down to the mat. Diesal avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Spar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spar takes a swing at Diesal's ribcage but misses.
Diesal throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spar.
Diesal throws a right hand that misses
enabling Spar to counter with a crisp jab.
Diesal takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A nice inside leg kick there by Spar. That's going to slow Diesal down.
Spar scores with a nice strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diesal punishes Spar's body with a nice straight punch.
Spar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diesal manages to avoid it.
A jab from Diesal misses.
Diesal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Spar misses with an uppercut
and Diesal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Diesal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diesal throws the left hand but Spar avoids the punch easily.
Spar scores with a leg kick.
Diesal scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Spar misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Spar looks to land a right hand but Diesal moved out of range.
Diesal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diesal will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Spar misses with a looping right.
Spar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Diesal scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Spar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A shot to the liver by Spar. Beautiful body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diesal throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Spar shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Spar dodges the punch combination from Diesal.
Diesal misses with a two punch combination.
Diesal misses with a wild combination.
Diesal throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Spar counters with a one-two to the body.
Diesal is breathing heavily.
A bone on bone clash there as Diesal blocks the leg kick.
Spar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spar is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diesal tries to close the distance and clinch but Spar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Spar throws a low kick but Diesal moves out of range easily.
Diesal throws an overhand right that lands on Spar's shoulder, as Spar tries to avoid the shot.
Spar moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Diesal is rocked!
Diesal goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Oh Diesal is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spar lands a brutal uppercut that launches Diesal off his feet! Diesal tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ringo Spar!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Flash Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ishi Kiki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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167 lbs
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167 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Flash Gordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ishi Kiki!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gordon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kiki blocks the body kick.
Gordon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kiki.
Gordon connects with a right hand. Kiki shakes it off.
Gordon thuds his shin into the meat of Kiki's side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gordon scores with a shot to the body.
Gordon moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kiki looks gassed!
Gordon throws a sloppy head kick and Kiki moves out of range easily.
Flash Gordon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gordon staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Kiki misses its intended target.
Gordon lands with a hook. Kiki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gordon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gordon gets a clinch.
Gordon lands a left hand.
Gordon tries to land a knee to the head but Kiki blocks with his arms.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gordon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon lands a right hand.
Gordon blocks an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gordon lands with a left to the head.
Gordon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A left hand lands to the body for Gordon.
Gordon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kiki is rocked!
Gordon lands with a short shot to the head.
Kiki is still on wobbly legs! Can Gordon finish him?
Gordon working the clinch nicely. Kiki is working for position but Gordon cracks him with a big knee to the head! Kiki crumples up against the cage and Gordon lands two more shots before the ref can save Kiki! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Flash Gordon!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seaville Bri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Titus Xenakis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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260 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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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 Las Vegas, Seaville Bri!
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, Titus Xenakis!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xenakis forces Bri back against the cage and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Bri.
Bri throws a head punch that misses.
Bri lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Xenakis backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Bri.
Bri leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bri makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Xenakis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Xenakis can't get the takedown.
A left hand lands to the body for Bri.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bri lands a body shot.
Bri lands an uppercut.
Xenakis blocks a body shot from Bri.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bri tries a body shot but Xenakis blocks it.
Xenakis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bri is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bri scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bri lands a left hand.
Bri drops Xenakis onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Xenakis is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Xenakis is rocked!
Xenakis looks gassed!
Bri gets through Xenakis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Xenakis is still on wobbly legs! Can Bri finish him?
Bri lands a big right hand! Xenakis is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Seaville Bri!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Seth Strange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Holyfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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169 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seth Strange!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nate Holyfield!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holyfield scores with a leg kick.
Holyfield throws a head kick that misses.
Strange takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Holyfield scores with a hook to the body. Strange takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Holyfield throws a lazy head kick
and Strange counters with a nice body shot.
Holyfield thows a body shot but no joy.
Nate Holyfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strange misses with a straight left.
Holyfield misses with a right hand
and Strange counters with a left to the body.
Holyfield throws a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holyfield misses with a wild body shot.
Holyfield buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Holyfield will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strange slips a jab and a cross from Holyfield.
Strange takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Holyfield swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holyfield with a jab.
Holyfield throws a nice inside leg kick.
Holyfield jabs Strange to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Strange walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Holyfield fails with a takedown attempt.
Strange missing with a left hand there. Holyfield was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strange moves out of range of the leg kick from Holyfield.
Nice jab there from Strange.
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!
Strange avoids the head kick by Holyfield.
Holyfield shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Strange as he avoids it easily.
Holyfield fails to land with a series of punches.
Holyfield works Strange's body with a nice hook.
A low kick from Holyfield is predictable there
and Strange counters with a stiff right hand.
Holyfield misses with a jab to the body
and Strange counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield misses with a body shot.
Strange scores with a body shot.
Holyfield lands a body shot.
Holyfield fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Holyfield swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holyfield fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Strange to the ground. Holyfield is now in Strange's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Holyfield pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Strange is keeping the position for now.
Holyfield won't allow Strange to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Strange is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strange is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holyfield drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Strange manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Holyfield has Strange in his guard.
Holyfield tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Holyfield dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Holyfield rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Strange counters with a straight right hand.
Holyfield throws a low kick but Strange avoids it.
Holyfield throws a leg kick
and Strange counters with a nice uppercut.
Holyfield walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Strange checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Holyfield scores with a kick to the body.
Holyfield misses with an attempted mid kick.
Strange keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No luck for Holyfield with that takedown attempt.
Holyfield throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holyfield connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A leg kick checked by Strange.
Strange ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holyfield moves away.
Holyfield throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Strange was covering up waiting for the punch and Holyfield finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Strange keeping full guard, as Holyfield tries to pass.
Holyfield passes Strange's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Holyfield uses his free foot to push down on Strange's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Strange.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield takes Strange's back.
Strange has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Holyfield working for the choke.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strange holding both Holyfield 's hands and preventing any damage.
Strange defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Holyfield patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Strange defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Strange fending off the submission attempt from Holyfield.
Holyfield working for a choke but Strange reverses nicely into Holyfield 's guard.
Holyfield looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strange wants to stand but Holyfield has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Holyfield is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Holyfield passes the guard and advances to mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strange is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holyfield wants to take Strange's back but he can't do it this time.
Strange is trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Holyfield showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Strange's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Strange takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Holyfield gets a takedown into half guard.
Nate Holyfield has got the better of the ground game so far.
Holyfield tries to pass to full mount but Strange defends it.
Holyfield has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Holyfield is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Strange is just riding it out for now. Holyfield eventually gives up the hold.
Holyfield works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holyfield won't let Strange get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Holyfield has control of Strange's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Strange regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Holyfield trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Holyfield jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Strange is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Strange and Holyfield has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Strange rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Holyfield's guard! Nice work there by Strange!
Strange decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Holyfield takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Holyfield misses with a wild combination.
Holyfield moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strange wants to break the clinch but can't.
Strange is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Holyfield is keeping busy.
A frustrated look appears on Strange's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Holyfield lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Strange wants to break free but Holyfield has control.
Holyfield digs a right hand into Strange's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Strange's gas tank.
Holyfield makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Holyfield keeps control of Strange as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Good body shot from Holyfield.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Holyfield tries to score a body lock takedown but Strange shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strange.
Holyfield tries for a takedown but Strange manages to get underhooks.
Strange misses with a short punch on the inside.
Holyfield lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Holyfield lands a right hand that snaps the head of Strange backwards.
Strange swings wildly with an uppercut but Holyfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strange looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strange swings wildly with an uppercut but Holyfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holyfield blocks an uppercut.
Strange doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holyfield gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Strange regains guard.
Holyfield slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Holyfield is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Strange is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Holyfield tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Holyfield has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holyfield goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Strange has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Holyfield but great work by Strange.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Holyfield really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Holyfield feints a jab promting Strange to slip. Holyfield then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Strange slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Strange ducks under a wild hook from Holyfield.
Holyfield is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Strange rather than just go for the knockout.
Strange connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice body punch from Holyfield.
Holyfield ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Holyfield throws a leg kick that misses.
Nate Holyfield seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A thudding body kick lands there by Holyfield!
Strange takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strange ducks under a wild hook from Holyfield.
Holyfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strange moves away.
Holyfield scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Holyfield pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Holyfield closes the distance and clinches up with Strange, looking for a takedown. Holyfield pushes Strange against the cage but Strange circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Strange.
Strange fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holyfield manages to avoid it.
Strange avoids the body shot from Holyfield.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holyfield. Strange does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Strange. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Strange.
Holyfield attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Holyfield fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Holyfield is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A left lands for Strange.
Strange scores with a body shot.
Holyfield lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Holyfield. That's going to slow Strange down.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Holyfield darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield wants to work for an arm triangle but Strange is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holyfield seems to be looking for submissions.
Holyfield trying to pass the guard but Strange defending well.
Holyfield looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Holyfield looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strange is defending against the submission attempts here by Holyfield.
Holyfield is trying to work for a kimura but Strange is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strange pushes Holyfield off looking to stand but Holyfield dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Holyfield dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Holyfield is looking to clinch but Strange is avoiding it.
Holyfield moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Holyfield looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Holyfield lands a nice looking body shot.
Holyfield buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Holyfield misses with a straight right.
Strange throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holyfield fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Holyfield shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holyfield pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Holyfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strange moves away.
The fighters circling - Strange throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice cross by Strange.
Holyfield throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Holyfield is looking to clinch.
Nice shot lands for Holyfield.
Strange has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Holyfield.
Holyfield scores with a hook to the body. Strange takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nate Holyfield is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Strange.
Holyfield lands a nice looking body kick.
Strange ducks right into an uppercut from Holyfield.
Strange bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Holyfield throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Holyfield looks to score with a jab to the body but Strange is just out of range.
Holyfield throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strange ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holyfield moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield tried to score with a low kick but Strange checks it.
Holyfield throws a nice head kick!
Seth Strange is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holyfield instigates a clinch.
Holyfield blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strange is trying to break the clinch but Holyfield is controlling him.
Strange throws a head punch that misses.
Holyfield lands a nice uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Holyfield has hold of one of Strange's legs. Strange is fighting the takedown attempt but Holyfield gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Strange wants to get back to his feet but Holyfield is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Holyfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Strange is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Seth Strange has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Holyfield wants to control from the top but Strange keeps moving.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Nate Holyfield wasn't active enough on the ground.
Strange throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holyfield shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nate Holyfield comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Holyfield has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 45:50
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Holyfield! Nate Holyfield retains his welterweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Arkley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve French (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). French is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by MGM Intro. James Arkley 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 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Arkley!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve French!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
French swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Arkley.
French throws a right and a left that both miss.
French pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Arkley back to the cage. French follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like James Arkley has been cut.
French fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
French looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
French fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Arkley on the side of the head.
French will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
French misses with a few strikes there.
Arkley wants to slow French down by chopping away at his legs.
French looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Arkley misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
French swinging wildly here.
Arkley throws a body punch but French moves out of range.
Arkley lands a body shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
French tries to throw a body punch but Arkley avoids it by throwing French back against the cage.
Arkley tries to stall but French uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Arkley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
French tries to throw a body punch but Arkley avoids it by throwing French back against the cage.
French wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Arkley has him pressed against the cage.
French is working Arkley over against the cage.
Arkley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but French has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Arkley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
French blocks an uppercut.
French tries a body shot but Arkley blocks it.
Arkley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
French misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arkley looking to slow down the pace here.
French stalling against the cage.
French's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
French misses with a few strikes there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Arkley.
Good shot there by French.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
French misses with a wild combination.
Arkley misses with a two punch combination.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Arkley looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
French throws a head punch that misses.
Arkley blocks a body shot from French.
French wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
French can't find room to land a body shot as Arkley controls the action.
Arkley has a couple of punches blocked by French.
French has had enough of the clinch but Arkley keeps him there for the moment.
French lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
French looking to slow down the pace here.
Arkley tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Arkley misses with the head strike.
French blocking some punches.
French scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arkley has a couple of punches blocked by French.
French working hard to break the clinch.
French lands on the inside with an uppercut.
French blocks a body shot from Arkley.
French blocking some punches.
Arkley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arkley blocking some punches.
French throws a head punch that misses.
Arkley is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but French is keeping busy.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Arkley as French tries to tie him up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short left from French.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve French dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Arkley's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
French throws a one two combo.
Arkley takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from French 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.
Arkley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Arkley lands with a short shot to the head.
Arkley tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
French working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Arkley throws a punch but it's blocked by French.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Arkley blocks a body shot from French.
French's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
French lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Arkley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
French misses with a punch to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Arkley.
French manages to break the clinch.
French goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
French throws a right hand that Arkley ducks under and follows up with a left that Arkley also avoids with ease.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Arkley lands with a right hand.
Steve French is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
French waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arkley.
Arkley fails with an attempt to clinch.
French throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arkley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
French throws a series of punches but Arkley avoids them all with ease.
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!
Arkley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. French manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Arkley looks for the body kick but French saw that one coming.
French misses with a wild body shot.
A punch combination from Arkley misses.
French looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Steve French seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
French misses with a hook. Arkley ducked under it nicely.
French looks to land a combination but Arkley avoids it well.
French takes a swing at Arkley's ribcage but misses.
Arkley scoring well with a low kick there.
French throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Arkley throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
French circles away from the clinch attempt.
French ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arkley moves away.
French closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Steve French has been cut.
French throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Arkley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
French ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
French drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sloppy strikes from French. Those never looked like landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arkley lands a nice looking body shot.
French bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Arkley's head backwards.
Arkley is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Arkley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt French.
French is breathing heavily.
Arkley slips under a jab from French.
Arkley misses the shot to the body.
Arkley scores with a nice head shot.
French looks to score with a jab to the body but Arkley is just out of range.
French takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Decent striking displayed by Arkley there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arkley slips under a jab from French.
A shot to the liver by French. Beautiful body shot.
Arkley throws a wild body kick that French sees coming a mile off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arkley looks for the body kick but French saw that one coming.
A nice combination there by French.
French looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
French keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
French waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arkley.
Arkley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but French manages to avoid it.
A big left from French misses.
Arkley lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as French backs up against the cage.
Arkley blocks a jab.
French lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
French is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arkley.
French lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Arkley at a distance.
French misses with a few strikes there.
A nice combination there by French.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that James Arkley will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Arkley throws a quick inside leg kick.
Arkley tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and French is able to avoid easily.
Arkley misses with a double jab
and French counters with a stiff right hand.
French throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arkley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A lazy left from French finds it's target.
French takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A nice combination there by French.
Arkley looks to score with a jab to the body but French is just out of range.
Arkley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by French.
French throws a right hand that misses
and Arkley counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. French is lucky that one didn't land flush.
French is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arkley stuns French with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
French throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Arkley.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Arkley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by French.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arkley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Arkley slips a straight right by French.
Steve French seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Arkley defending well as French loads up on a big left hand.
French lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Arkley circles away quickly and effectively.
A looping hook to the body misses from Arkley. French does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arkley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by French.
Arkley throws a nice looking combination but French bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A bone on bone clash there as French blocks the leg kick.
French throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Arkley just misses with a punch to the body.
Arkley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from French.
French has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Arkley.
Arkley is looking to wear down French with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
French feints a jab promting Arkley to slip. French then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Arkley slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Arkley gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Arkley.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arkley looks to land a left hand but French moved out of range nicely.
Arkley scores with a hook to the body. French takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
French tests Arkley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
French misses with a double jab
and Arkley counters with a low kick, right behind French 's knee.
Arkley scores with a body shot.
A jab from Arkley finds it's way through French's defenses.
Arkley throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Arkley - that will leave a mark!
Arkley cracks French with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
French throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arkley just misses with a punch to the body.
Arkley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Arkley lands a leg kick that knocks French off balance momentarily.
French throws a right and a left that Arkley avoids nicely.
Arkley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
French's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Arkley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! French scrambles back to his feet.
Arkley clinches with his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arkley is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Arkley using the Thai plumb to throw knees but French has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
French has a couple of punches blocked by Arkley.
French swings wildly with an uppercut but Arkley uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from French.
French tries to work over Arkley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
French has had enough of the clinch but Arkley keeps him there for the moment.
Arkley misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Arkley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
French tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arkley's elbow.
Arkley has a couple of punches blocked by French.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Arkley clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
French lands the left hand.
Arkley lands with an overhand left.
French rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Arkley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Arkley clinches up with French and pushes him back against the cage.
French blocks a body shot from Arkley.
French tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arkley's elbow.
French content to slow the pace in the clinch.
French tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arkley's elbow.
French swings wildly with an uppercut but Arkley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arkley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
French misses with some punches.
French has had enough of the clinch but Arkley keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arkley struggles to land a body shot inside as French controls his hands.
Arkley blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Arkley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from French fails to land.
Arkley tries a body shot but French blocks it.
Arkley scores with a nice hook to the head.
French blocks a body shot from Arkley.
Arkley misses with a knee strike.
French's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
French pushes Arkley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Arkley misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by French.
French lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
French lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Arkley is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but French is keeping busy.
French manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knees to the body from Arkley.
French lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
French is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Arkley is keeping busy.
French blocks a body shot from Arkley.
Arkley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
French works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Arkley.
French blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Arkley struggles to land a body shot inside as French controls his hands.
Steve French seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A knee to the head by Arkley.
French slows down the pace here.
Arkley with a knee to the head.
French is still on wobbly legs! Can Arkley finish him?
Arkley unloads with a big right hand that wobbles French! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Arkley is unloading with more strikes now! French drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Arkley!
James Arkley is the new light heavyweight champion!
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