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RSM 47 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Riley Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patterson Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ortiz is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by RAWR. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Riley Tyler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Patterson Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ortiz, pushing him back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Tyler.
Tyler stalling against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Ortiz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tyler lands an elbow just above Ortiz 's eye.
Ortiz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tyler is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ortiz is defending well for now.
Tyler using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tyler lands an elbow inside.
Tyler lands an elbow inside that Ortiz shrugs off.
Tyler lands an elbow inside.
Tyler landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tyler is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ortiz is defending well for now.
Knees to the body from Tyler.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ortiz stalling against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ortiz working hard to break the clinch.
Tyler prevents the takedown attempt.
Ortiz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tyler throws an elbow that misses.
Ortiz blocks an elbow strike from Tyler.
Tyler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ortiz dodges an elbow strike from Tyler.
Ortiz jumps guard but Tyler turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Riley Tyler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patterson Ortiz.
Tyler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ortiz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyler moves away.
Tyler moves into the clinch successfully.
Ortiz wants to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz gets control of Tyler's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ortiz will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Tyler trying to control the position from guard on top but Ortiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tyler is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ortiz wants to stand up but Tyler is controlling him.
Tyler sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Riley Tyler wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ortiz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tyler moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyler blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tyler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tyler.
Riley Tyler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tyler fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tyler darts in and clinches Ortiz up against the cage.
Tyler throws an elbow that misses.
Tyler lands a nice knee to the body.
Tyler breaks the clinch.
Tyler is looking to clinch.
Riley Tyler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ortiz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Ortiz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ortiz scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortiz throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz looking to secure an arm triangle but Tyler defends it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ortiz tries to control but Tyler wriggling away.
Ortiz looking to finish with strikes here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ortiz looking to control but Tyler is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riley Tyler 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.
Tyler tries to close the distance and clinch but Ortiz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tyler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tyler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ortiz, pushing him back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ortiz avoids the elbow strike from Tyler, against the cage.
Tyler is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Riley Tyler has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ortiz avoiding damage as Tyler throws knees to the body.
Tyler taking a breather.
Ortiz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ortiz takes an elbow to the temple.
Tyler breaks from the clinch.
Ortiz keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz shoots in for a takedown but Tyler shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ortiz shoots in for a double leg but Tyler sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Riley Tyler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patterson Ortiz.
Tyler tries to clinch but Ortiz moves out of range.
Tyler moves into the clinch successfully.
Ortiz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tyler effectively controlling the action here.
Tyler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tyler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ortiz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tyler keeps the fight on the outside.
Tyler rushes Ortiz and presses him up against the cage.
Ortiz looking to stall.
Tyler manages to break the clinch.
Ortiz fails with the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ortiz shoots in for a takedown but Tyler shows good takedown defense.
Tyler cracks a nice hook into Ortiz's ribs.
Tyler gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tyler keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ortiz's efforts to push away.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tyler.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ortiz tries to break free but Tyler pushes him back against the cage.
Tyler stops a takedown attempt from Ortiz.
Tyler just leaning against Ortiz, taking a breather.
Ortiz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ortiz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tyler utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ortiz is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyler landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ortiz is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ortiz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tyler to keep the fight standing.
Tyler has Ortiz pressed against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tyler.
Ortiz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tyler manages to break the clinch.
Tyler misses the shot to the body.
Tyler tries to clinch but Ortiz is having none of it.
Ortiz is looking to clinch but Tyler is avoiding it.
Tyler throws a body punch but Ortiz moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Tyler. No joy for Ortiz on that attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyler tries to clinch but Ortiz is having none of it.
Tyler tries to clinch there but Ortiz circles away.
Ortiz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tyler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ortiz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tyler sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ortiz is breathing heavily.
Ortiz shoots in and drives through. Tyler sprawls well.
Patterson Ortiz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tyler fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ortiz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tyler is looking to clinch but Ortiz is avoiding it.
Tyler rushes Ortiz and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tyler blocks an uppercut.
Ortiz takes an elbow to the temple.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tyler lands a damaging elbow.
Tyler stalling against the cage.
Tyler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riley Tyler dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Ortiz walks into a stiff left hand from Tyler.
Ortiz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tyler moves into the clinch.
Tyler utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ortiz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tyler stalling.
Tyler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ortiz rushes Tyler and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tyler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ortiz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tyler smiles and moves away.
Tyler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ortiz, pushing him back against the cage.
Ortiz tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz avoiding damage as Tyler throws knees to the body.
Tyler is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ortiz is defending well for now.
Tyler stalling.
Tyler manages to break the clinch.
Ortiz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tyler as he avoids it easily.
Riley Tyler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patterson Ortiz.
Ortiz shoots for a takedown but Tyler saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ortiz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tyler sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ortiz somewhat.
Ortiz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tyler tries to clinch up but Ortiz circles away and keeps his distance.
Tyler clinches up with Ortiz and pushes him back against the cage.
Ortiz is trying to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler avoiding damage as Ortiz throws knees to the body.
Ortiz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ortiz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortiz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tyler's head.
Ortiz 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tyler keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ortiz is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz wants to take a breather but Tyler is having none of it.
Ortiz works his way into side control.
Tyler avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ortiz.
Ortiz trying to control the action but Tyler is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ortiz cracks Tyler with a big right hand but Tyler just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Riley Tyler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
An elbow from Ortiz crashes against the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ortiz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tyler keeps working.
Ortiz lands a few punches from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Patterson Ortiz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tyler has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Riley Tyler!
Riley Tyler very nearly forgot to thank Shot in the Arm Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Devon Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zach Wurster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Devon Garcia could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Zach Wurster's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
13 - 27 - 0, fighting out of London, Devon Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Zach Wurster!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Wurster.
Garcia manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Wurster on his heels. He'll look to pass Wurster's guard now, I'm sure.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Wurster is looking to stand up but Garcia isn't so interested in that idea.
Wurster keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.
Wurster manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Wurster swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Garcia shoots in and drives through. Wurster sprawls well.
Wurster lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Garcia circles away quickly and effectively.
Wurster will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Garcia keeps the fight on the outside.
Garcia will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wurster moves into the clinch.
Garcia is trying to pull guard but Wurster turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devon Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wurster is looking to break free of the clinch but Garcia has double underhooks.
Garcia is trying to break the clinch but Wurster has him pressed against the cage.
Garcia fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A frustrated look appears on Wurster's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Garcia is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wurster to keep the fight standing.
Garcia tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wurster looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Garcia drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Garcia tries to pull guard but Wurster holds him up against the cage and eventually Garcia drops back down to his feet.
Wurster wants to break free but Garcia has control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wurster to keep the fight standing.
Garcia tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wurster just stands there and leans against the cage.
Garcia fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Garcia is breathing heavily.
Wurster wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Garcia has him pressed against the cage.
Wurster wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Garcia tries to pull guard but Wurster won't allow it.
Wurster wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Garcia has him pressed against the cage.
Garcia tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wurster smiles and moves away.
Wurster lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Garcia circles away quickly and effectively.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wurster fails to land with a series of punches.
Wurster throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Garcia counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wurster won't be happy with that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Garcia has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wurster is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Garcia asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Garcia trying to control the action but Wurster is working from the bottom.
Wurster gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
You get the feeling that Wurster really doesn't like being in this position too much.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wurster is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Garcia content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Devon Garcia will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wurster throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Garcia.
Wurster throws a series of punches but Garcia moves out of range.
Wurster gets a clinch.
Wurster gets underhooks to prevent Garcia's takedown attempt.
Garcia jumps guard but Wurster turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Garcia jumps guard but Wurster turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devon Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wurster can't break the clinch.
Wurster pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Garcia tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wurster sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Garcia somewhat.
Garcia fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wurster avoids it really well and circles away.
Wurster fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wurster slaps away a takedown attempt from Garcia, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wurster throws a nice looking combination but Garcia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice sprawl there from Wurster as Garcia shoots in.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown but Wurster shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wurster has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wurster manages to break the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Wurster. Those never looked like landing.
Zach Wurster is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wurster lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Garcia backs up against the cage.
It looks like Devon Garcia has been cut.
Wurster moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wurster throws a series of punches but Garcia avoids them all with ease.
Devon Garcia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wurster misses with the combination.
Wurster moves into the clinch successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wurster is looking to break free of the clinch but Garcia has double underhooks.
Garcia keeps control of Wurster as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Garcia prevents Wurster from breaking the clinch.
Wurster breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Garcia closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wurster circles away.
Wurster rushes Garcia and presses him up against the cage.
Wurster wants to break free but Garcia has control.
Garcia keeps control of Wurster as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wurster is trying to break the clinch but Garcia has him pressed against the cage.
Wurster breaks from the clinch.
Wurster rushes Garcia and presses him up against the cage.
Garcia is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wurster to keep the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia keeps control of Wurster as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wurster is trying to break free.
Wurster wants to break free but Garcia has control.
Wurster wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wurster manages to break the clinch.
Wurster moves into range and clinches up with Garcia.
Garcia is trying to pull guard but Wurster turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Garcia is trying to pull guard but Wurster turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wurster can't break the clinch.
Wurster breaks from the clinch.
Wurster connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Wurster.
Wurster throws a series of strikes that have Garcia backpedaling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wurster misses with a wild combination.
Garcia shoots for a double leg takedown but Wurster sprawls well. He's pushed Garcia's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A right-left combo lands from Wurster.
Garcia is rocked!
Devon Garcia's cut is getting worse.
Garcia is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Wurster just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Garcia has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Zach Wurster!
A very excited looking Zach Wurster rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Walden Harper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevor Condit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Condit has chosen RAWR as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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157 lbs
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158 lbs
10 - 17 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Walden Harper !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Trevor Condit!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Condit tests Harper 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Harper walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Harper looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Condit misses with a wild combination.
Condit lands with a good body shot.
Harper has closed the distance and engaged Condit in a clinch.
Condit has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Harper lands an elbow inside that Condit shrugs off.
Harper is trying to pull guard but Condit turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Harper lands a damaging elbow.
Harper lands a damaging elbow.
Harper creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Condit's defenses.
Condit is trying to break the clinch but Harper is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Condit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harper 's elbow.
Harper lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Harper .
Harper lands an elbow inside.
Condit is trying to force a seperation but Harper has the dominant position.
Harper lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Harper can't get the takedown.
Condit is trying to break the clinch but Harper is controlling him.
Harper lands an elbow inside.
Harper looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walden Harper . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harper tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Condit just stands there and leans against the cage.
Harper is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Condit pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Condit takes an elbow to the forehead.
Harper lands a nice knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harper unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Condit takes an elbow to the temple.
Harper lands an elbow that stopped Condit in his tracks for a moment.
Harper comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harper lands a nice elbow.
Harper lands a good knee to the midsection. Condit won't want to take too many of those.
Harper unloads a knee to the mid-section. Condit lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Harper jumps guard.
Harper uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Harper takes one to the side of the head.
Condit avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Condit moves into the clinch successfully.
Condit has had enough of the clinch but Harper keeps him there for the moment.
A short body shot lands from Condit as the two fighters clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Harper .
Nice elbow from Harper .
Harper is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Condit gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Condit blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Harper missing with knees to the body.
Harper lands a nice elbow.
A short left from Condit.
Harper comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Harper misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Condit.
Condit wants to stall.
Harper lands a damaging elbow.
Condit blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Harper creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Condit's defenses.
Harper lands an elbow that stopped Condit in his tracks for a moment.
Harper tries to score a body lock takedown but Condit shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Harper lands a nice elbow.
Condit takes an elbow to the forehead.
Condit takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harper lands a damaging elbow.
Condit wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Condit wants to break the clinch but can't.
Condit wants to break free but Harper has control.
Harper lands an elbow just above Condit 's eye.
Harper has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Condit after a bit of a struggle.
Condit trying to stall but Harper improves his position.
Harper scores a nice knee to the body.
Condit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harper lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Condit has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Condit wants to stall.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Condit is pressed up against the cage. Harper has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Condit down to the mat. Condit avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Condit lands a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walden Harper dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Condit cracks Harper with a right hand to the side of the head.
Harper closes the distance looking to clinch
and Condit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Harper darts in and clinches Condit up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Harper .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harper .
Harper has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Condit avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Harper drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Condit misses with a body punch.
Condit blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Harper looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walden Harper . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Condit takes an elbow to the forehead.
Walden Harper has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harper gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Harper creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Condit's defenses.
A frustrated look appears on Condit's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Condit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Condit struggles to land a body shot inside as Harper controls his hands.
Harper blocks an uppercut.
Harper lands a nice elbow.
Harper crunches a lovely knee into Condit's ribcage.
Harper gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Harper thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Condit is trying to stand up here but Harper is controlling him well.
Harper sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Condit defending well though.
Harper 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.
Harper missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Condit avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Harper .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Condit keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harper trying to pass the guard but Condit defending well.
Harper slips a nice elbow through Condit's hands, connecting with Condit's forehead.
Condit kicks off Harper and gets to his feet.
Harper shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Condit but Condit pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Harper has taken the fight to the clinch.
Harper is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Condit pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Harper .
Harper lands an elbow inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harper lands an elbow inside that Condit shrugs off.
Harper tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Condit just stands there and leans against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Harper comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Harper creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Condit's defenses.
Nice elbow from Harper .
Harper missing with knees to the body.
Harper tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Condit avoids it.
Condit tries a body shot but Harper blocks it.
Condit can't break the clinch.
Condit takes an elbow to the forehead.
Condit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harper 's elbow.
Harper ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Harper no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Condit won't allow Harper to get back to his feet.
Condit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harper is keeping the position for now.
Harper wants to stand and escape but Condit is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harper is trying to keep Condit in close.
Condit advances position into side control!
Harper on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Harper tries to get out of the position.
Harper parries the strikes from Condit easily there. Condit is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Harper to escape.
Harper tries to control but Condit manages to take his back.
Harper is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Condit is landing with strikes. Harper can't take much more of this.
Harper trying to control the hands but Condit won't let him.
Condit is hanging on to Harper 's back as he tries to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Condit gets his hands free as Harper looks to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walden Harper dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Condit throws a one two combo.
Condit works Harper 's body with a nice hook.
Harper tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Condit paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nice elbow from Harper .
Harper gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Harper lands a good knee to the midsection. Condit won't want to take too many of those.
Harper comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Harper lands an elbow just above Condit 's eye.
Harper tries for a takedown. No joy.
Harper landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Harper working Condit over with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Condit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Harper comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Condit misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Condit.
Condit is pressed up against the cage. Harper has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Condit down to the mat. Condit avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Condit fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Condit lands a jab-cross combination.
Condit gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Harper creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Condit's defenses.
Harper missing with knees to the body.
Harper is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Condit is defending well for now.
Harper is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Condit to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walden Harper . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Condit wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Harper lands an elbow inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harper comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Harper tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Condit just stands there and leans against the cage.
Condit scores with a shot to the side of Harper 's head.
Condit takes an elbow to the temple.
Harper lands a damaging elbow.
Harper lands an elbow that stopped Condit in his tracks for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harper jumps guard but Condit stands there with Harper around his waist. Harper gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Condit gets underhooks to prevent Harper 's takedown attempt.
Harper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harper comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Condit is trying to force a seperation but Harper has the dominant position.
Harper changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Condit fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Condit connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Condit throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Harper stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Harper is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Condit.
Harper takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sloppy strikes from Condit. Those never looked like landing.
Harper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Condit swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Condit throws a right and a left that Harper avoids nicely.
Harper wants to clinch.
Condit swats away the attempt to clinch by Harper .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harper moves in looking to clinch but Condit pushes him off.
Condit swinging wildly here.
Condit throws a series of punches but Harper avoids them all with ease.
Condit tries to keep at a distance but Harper has taken the fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harper lands an elbow inside.
Trevor Condit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Condit can't break the clinch.
Walden Harper is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Condit tries to work over Harper 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Harper pulls Condit into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Walden Harper .
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Harper , 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Walden Harper !
During a confident post fight interview, Walden Harper thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anton Walter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Warren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Warren is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by RAWR. On his way into the cage it seems that Anton Walter has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Anton Walter seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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27
167 lbs
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165 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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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
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Anton Walter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Stephen Warren !
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walter dives in and scores a takedown into Warren 's guard.
Warren preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Walter sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Walter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Walter throws a big right hand that misses.
Walter throws a big elbow that misses.
Warren keeping full guard, as Walter tries to pass.
Walter throwing strikes but missing.
Walter wants to pass the guard but Warren is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walter trying to control but Warren is working from the bottom.
Walter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Warren has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Walter off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Warren leaves Walter with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walter fails with a takedown attempt.
Walter fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Walter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walter closes the distance and clinches up with Warren , looking for a takedown. Walter pushes Warren against the cage but Warren circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Walter shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Warren pinned against the cage. Warren gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Walter shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Warren sprawls well. Warren wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Walter gets slowly back to his feet.
Walter fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walter shoots in and drives through. Warren sprawls well.
Walter shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Warren sprawls well. Warren wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Walter gets slowly back to his feet.
Warren jabs Walter to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Warren connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Walter's hands.
Walter looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Warren keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Walter is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warren misses with a body shot.
Anton Walter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warren throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stephen Warren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Warren tried to score with a low kick but Walter checks it.
Walter fails with the takedown.
A bone on bone clash there as Walter blocks the leg kick.
Walter slips a jab and a cross from Warren .
Walter shoots in for a takedown but Warren shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Walter fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Walter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Warren but Warren pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Anton Walter will probably get the nod.
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.
Some wild striking there from Warren .
Walter fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Walter has a takedown stuffed.
Warren throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Walter.
Walter shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Warren sprawls well. Warren wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Walter gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Walter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Warren dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Walter with a lazy takedown attempt
and Warren counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Warren as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Walter fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Walter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A shot to the liver by Warren . Beautiful body shot.
Walter shoots in and drives through. Warren sprawls well.
Walter tries to score a power double leg takedown but Warren sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Walter somewhat.
Warren connects with a good right hand that stumbles Walter. Walter circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Walter gets a takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walter throwing shots but Warren is blocking nicely.
Warren wants to improve his position but Walter is controlling well.
Walter stops Warren from getting back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walter is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Walter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Warren 's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walter is looking to take a break and control but Warren is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Walter looks to land a strike but Warren avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Walter with a flurry of punches that miss.
Warren is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Walter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Walter wants to control from the top but Warren keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walter throws a big right hand that misses.
Walter pushing down on Warren 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Walter missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Walter is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Warren has managed to free his arm - good work.
Walter is pressing down on Warren 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Warren is holding on for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Walter dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Walter.
Danga de danga de dang - Warren scores with a four punch combination!
Walter shoots for a double leg takedown but Warren sprawls well. He's pushed Walter's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Warren misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Walter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Warren .
Stephen Warren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Warren , as that shot connected.
Walter shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Warren sprawls well. Warren wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Walter gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Walter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Warren stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Warren wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walter has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Warren finds it's way round the side to connect with Walter's head.
Warren stuffs the takedown.
Walter takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Warren scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Anton Walter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Walter tries to score a power double leg takedown but Warren sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Walter somewhat.
A jab from Warren does it's job there.
Walter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Warren as he avoids it easily.
Warren bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Walter's head.
Warren lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warren scores with a hook.
Warren works the jab nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Warren defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Walter.
Warren ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
No luck for Walter with that takedown attempt.
Walter dodges the punch combination from Warren .
Walter avoids the head kick by Warren .
Warren attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Warren throws a shot to the body.
Walter shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Warren defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warren smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Walter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Warren counters with a one-two to the body.
Anton Walter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Warren scores with a nice head shot.
Warren displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Walter.
Warren tests Walter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Walter looks for a takedown but Warren sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Walter or perhaps it was just good defense by Warren which made him look bad.
Warren lands a glancing blow to the side of Walter's head.
Walter shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Walter takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A low kick from Warren is predictable there
and Walter counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Warren !
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walter wants to control the action but instead Warren gets a body lock and reverses into Walter's guard! Nice work!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Warren wants to get up but he can't break Walter's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Stephen Warren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Walter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Warren .
Warren is looking to stand up but Walter won't let him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stephen Warren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Walter has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Walter!
Anton Walter gave a mention to Punishment Nutrition - All 159Q products now $75 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dante Castillion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby TupperII (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Castillion comes to the cage accompanied by The Ink Spots - I Don't Want to Set the World on Fire. Bobby TupperII is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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182 lbs
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30
168 lbs
9 - 10 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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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
5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dante Castillion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Bobby TupperII!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TupperII rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Castillion moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice sprawl there from Castillion as TupperII shoots in.
Castillion stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Castillion wants it to stay on the feet.
Castillion throws a series of punches but TupperII avoids them all with ease.
Castillion throws a body punch but TupperII moves out of range.
TupperII throws a head kick but Castillion moves out of range.
TupperII walks into a jab.
TupperII ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A punch combination from Castillion misses.
TupperII dives in and grabs Castillion's left leg, looking for a takedown. Castillion pushes down on TupperII's head and hops out.
Dante Castillion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby TupperII.
Nice takedown defense from Castillion. No joy for TupperII on that attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Castillion misses the target.
TupperII takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
TupperII throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Castillion was covering up waiting for the punch and TupperII finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Castillion will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Castillion is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castillion keeping moving, preventing TupperII from controlling successfully.
Castillion had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. TupperII defends it easily.
TupperII throwing strikes but missing.
TupperII stays in close to Castillion's body and controls the position.
TupperII distracts Castillion with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
TupperII trying to control but Castillion is working from the bottom.
TupperII in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castillion tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Castillion not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Castillion manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. TupperII manages to get himself to full guard.
TupperII is trying to control the position but Castillion postures up.
TupperII pushes Castillion off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
TupperII shoots in for a double leg but Castillion sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Castillion's jab looks to have found its range, popping TupperII under the eye.
TupperII shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Castillion is looking for a sweep. TupperII is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TupperII throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Castillion to regain full guard.
TupperII controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
TupperII must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
TupperII passes Castillion's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
TupperII trying to control from half guard but Castillion is working away.
TupperII takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Castillion is trying to get back to full guard.
TupperII not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Castillion is looking for a sweep. TupperII is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Castillion wants to get back to his feet.
TupperII takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castillion keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
TupperII looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Castillion with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
TupperII thows a wild elbow that connects with 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!
TupperII wants to control but Castillion is keeping him busy.
Castillion is pressing down on TupperII's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Castillion lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for TupperII!
TupperII working to try and regain half guard.
Castillion scoring with strikes but TupperII is staying in there.
Castillion lands with some strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
TupperII wants to try and get back to his feet.
Castillion lands a nice shot to the head.
It looks like Bobby TupperII has been cut.
TupperII is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bobby TupperII will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bobby TupperII's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Castillion jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Castillion throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
TupperII throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
TupperII fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Castillion to the ground. TupperII is now in Castillion's guard.
Castillion looking to hit a scissor sweep but TupperII is one step ahead there.
Castillion avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Castillion wants to sweep here but TupperII controlling him for the moment.
TupperII wants to pass the guard but Castillion is keeping the position.
Castillion keeping moving, preventing TupperII from controlling successfully.
TupperII postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TupperII postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Castillion looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
TupperII postures up in Castillion's guard and throws a big left but Castillion blocks it.
Castillion is adopting a defensive guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Castillion misses with a looping left.
Castillion throws a hook but TupperII avoids it easily.
TupperII shoots in looking for a takedown. Castillion tries to sprawl out of it but TupperII keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Castillion manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Castillion looks to throw the jab but TupperII is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castillion throws out a loose jab but TupperII uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castillion is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
TupperII gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dante Castillion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castillion lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Castillion.
Castillion fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with TupperII, pushing him back against the cage.
TupperII pulls guard.
TupperII tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Castillion avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Castillion postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
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!
TupperII is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Castillion dives into side control.
TupperII avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Castillion.
TupperII is trying to buck Castillion off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castillion is chipping away with strikes.
Castillion working the ground and pound.
Castillion throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and TupperII works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
TupperII is trying to stand up here but Castillion is controlling him well.
Castillion is nestled in close to TupperII, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
TupperII is looking to improve his position.
Castillion thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed TupperII's head.
TupperII is trying to stand up here but Castillion is controlling him well.
TupperII is breathing heavily.
Castillion throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Castillion wants to control but TupperII is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castillion seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castillion trying to pass the guard but TupperII defending well.
Castillion lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
TupperII pushes Castillion off and gets back to his feet.
Castillion lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but TupperII circles away quickly and effectively.
Castillion rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and TupperII counters with a takedown into side control.
Castillion is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castillion regains half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
TupperII thows a huge punch but Castillion dodges it nicely.
TupperII throwing shots but Castillion is blocking nicely.
Castillion tries to kick TupperII off but TupperII keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
TupperII throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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 Dante Castillion will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bobby TupperII's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nice defenses there by TupperII.
TupperII tries to clinch but Castillion is having none of it.
Jab from Castillion.
TupperII slips a straight right by Castillion.
Castillion is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Castillion sizes up TupperII with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bobby TupperII is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Castillion fakes high and swings low for a body shot but TupperII manages to avoid it.
TupperII shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Castillion but Castillion pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A punch lands to the side of TupperII 's head but he takes it in his stride.
TupperII avoids the body shot from Castillion.
TupperII takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from TupperII is defended easily by Castillion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castillion lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but TupperII circles away quickly and effectively.
Castillion misses with a few strikes there.
Castillion throws a good cross that connects.
TupperII gets in close and instigates a clinch.
TupperII prevents a body shot from Castillion.
TupperII with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Castillion lands a body punch in the clinch.
Castillion goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Castillion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Castillion lands a knee to the head.
TupperII wants the takedown. Castillion is fighting it off but TupperII persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Castillion's guard against the cage.
Castillion 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.
TupperII takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as TupperII accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castillion tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
TupperII is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
TupperII throws a big elbow that misses.
TupperII working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
TupperII trying to control but Castillion is working from the bottom.
TupperII preventing the sweep.
Castillion not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Castillion scores with the left hand. TupperII knows he should have avoided that one.
A left lands for Castillion.
Castillion looks to throw the jab but TupperII is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TupperII closes this distance looking for a takedown but Castillion circles away.
Dante Castillion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby TupperII.
Castillion paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
TupperII fails with a takedown attempt.
Castillion lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dante Castillion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck for TupperII with that takedown attempt.
TupperII slips a straight right by Castillion.
Dante Castillion is winning the standup battle so far.
TupperII moves forwards but Castillion connects with a nice, crisp jab.
TupperII gets a clinch.
TupperII fails to pull the fight into his guard.
TupperII blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castillion misses with a short punch on the inside.
TupperII is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
TupperII tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
TupperII jumps guard but Castillion stands there with TupperII around his waist. TupperII gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
TupperII avoiding damage as Castillion throws knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Castillion as the two fighters clinch.
Castillion can't find room to land a body shot as TupperII controls the action.
TupperII goes for a takedown attempt but Castillion pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castillion thows a body shot but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice shot lands for Castillion.
TupperII slips under a jab from Castillion.
TupperII fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Castillion sprawls well initially but TupperII persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dante Castillion showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Castillion has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dante Castillion!
Dante Castillion decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dimentiy Boykin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Sperry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boykin comes to the cage accompanied by Пересмотри. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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260 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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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
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dimentiy Boykin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mario Sperry!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sperry tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Boykin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sperry throws a body kick that misses.
Sperry connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Boykin moves out of range of the leg kick from Sperry.
Sperry gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Boykin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Boykin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sperry works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sperry had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boykin defends it easily.
Boykin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Boykin lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sperry looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boykin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boykin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Boykin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Boykin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boykin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Boykin working some strikes from top position.
Boykin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boykin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Boykin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Boykin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sperry had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boykin defends it easily.
Boykin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Boykin throws a big right hand that misses.
Boykin is pushing down on Sperry's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sperry is fighting to maintain full guard but Boykin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sperry wants to improve his position but Boykin is controlling well.
Boykin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Boykin is working for a kimura but Sperry is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boykin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sperry doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boykin.
Boykin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Boykin lands with a punch from half guard.
Boykin wants to work for an arm triangle but Sperry is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boykin seems to be working for a kimura but Sperry defends the submission attempt.
Boykin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sperry is defending against the submission attempts here by Boykin.
Boykin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boykin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sperry has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boykin is looking for a kimura here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boykin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimentiy Boykin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Boykin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Boykin sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Sperry is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Boykin is trying to get an arm triangle but Sperry is defending well.
Boykin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sperry, who protects the arm well.
Sperry sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Boykin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Boykin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boykin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sperry defends it well.
Sperry looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sperry is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Boykin pulls his head out easily.
Boykin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sperry actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sperry manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boykin throws a big elbow that misses.
Sperry keeping full guard, as Boykin tries to pass.
Sperry can't keep his opponent in guard - Boykin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sperry looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boykin is looking for a kimura but Sperry is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Boykin to get the leverage.
Boykin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sperry looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sperry looking for subs from the bottom but Boykin mounts him!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boykin scoring with strikes but Sperry is staying in there.
Sperry is rocked!
Sperry tries to improve his position but instead Boykin has taken his back!
Sperry is still in real trouble! Can Boykin finish him?
Boykin is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Sperry has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Boykin has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Sperry taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Boykin doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dimentiy Boykin!
A relieved looking Dimentiy Boykin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helio James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by In The Morning. James is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Limp Bizkit Eat You Alive. This should be a great matchup!
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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
23 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Smith!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Helio James!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and James moves out of range easily.
Smith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smith wants it to stay on the feet.
James lands an overhand right.
James blocks a jab.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
James fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
James clobbers Smith with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Mike Smith has been cut.
James with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smith to score with a decent uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith throws a quick inside leg kick.
James connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Smith - that will leave a mark!
A cross from James lands.
James misses the jab.
James throws a big shot that misses.
Smith tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
James connects with an inside leg kick.
Smith staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A cross from Smith lands.
James takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
James is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
James misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith thuds his right hand into James's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
James throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
James lands a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
James moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Smith swings for the body but James moves out of range.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
James lands a nice looking body shot.
James throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith pivots, looking for a leg kick but James is out of range and Smith settles back down.
Nice body kick from Smith.
Both fighters circling a little - James finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Mike Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by James.
James has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A jab from James misses.
James catches Smith with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Smith slips under a jab from James.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
James lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by James.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
James misses the shot to the body.
James with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smith misses with an uppercut
letting James counter with a right hand.
Smith thuds his shin into the meat of James's side.
Smith takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
James is looking to clinch.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Smith.
James is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith off the cage and back into range.
Mike Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
James misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from James. Those never looked like landing.
James lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith lands a jab to James's midsection.
James misses with a right hand
and Smith counters with a good low kick that James was not able to check.
James misses with a straight left.
Nice uppercut there from James.
Smith throws a head kick that misses
enabling James to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
James throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent James stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A head kick by Smith misses
and James connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
James is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Smith had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Smith lands with an overhand left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Helio James will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mike Smith's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
James looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
Helio James seems to be getting the better of the standup.
James with a poor takedown
and Smith counters with a low kick, right behind James 's knee.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
James thumps Smith with a low kick.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
James staying out of range there.
James looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Smith is looking to wear down James with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
James uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smith has time to react.
James looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
James lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
James works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
James misses with a wild body shot.
James throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
James digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James with a jab.
James drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith slips a straight right by James.
Smith tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Smith throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith is looking to slow James down with leg kicks.
Smith misses with an uppercut. James saw that one coming.
James pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Smith throws a leg kick
and James connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
James takes a jab right on the kisser.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith.
James lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract James.
James misses with a body shot.
James takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
James pushes Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith breaks the clinch.
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
James works the jab nicely.
A shot to the liver by James. Beautiful body shot.
Smith gets cracked there but stands up to it.
James tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
James doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Smith misses the jab.
Smith throws a leg kick but James sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smith connects with a leg kick. James looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
James shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by James.
James misses with a straight left.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
James scores with a nice head shot.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
James throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith cracks James with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
James avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
James scores with a jab to the jaw.
Smith tries to land a front kick but James steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
James's corner calls for a 1-2. James obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
James misses with a straight right.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
A jab lands there for James.
James drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
James gets to his feet. Smith looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping James at a distance.
James connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith. Smith circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Helio James will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mike Smith's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
James takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Smith misses with a head kick.
A jab from James finds it's way through Smith's defenses.
James fails with a takedown attempt.
James lands with a nice body punch.
A swing and a miss from James.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by James.
Smith throws a jab when James was well out of range.
James misses the jab.
James on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Nice cross by James.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches James on the side of the head.
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping James at a distance.
James throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and checks it nicely.
James throws a half hearted mid kick.
James scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
James fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by James.
James takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
James swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smith.
James loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith leaves James with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
James takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
James cracks Smith with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James misses with a straight left.
Smith takes one to the chin there.
Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Smith stuns James with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
James lands with a shot to the body.
Donk. Smith catches James right on the button with a cross.
Smith throws out a loose jab but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith connects with a single shot there.
Some wild striking there from James.
James sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
James tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
James shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mike Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Helio James.
Smith misses with a body kick.
James throws a push kick but Smith slaps the foot to one side.
Smith plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
James swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
James moves out of range of the strikes.
James fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
A big left from Smith misses.
James looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
James throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith tries to land a front kick but James steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
Smith throws a jab when James was well out of range.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on James's shoulder, as James tries to avoid the shot.
A slow jab from James misses its intended target.
Smith missing with a left hand there. James was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
James swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
James shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. James gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith scores with the left hand. James knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head kick misses from Smith.
Smith misses with a hook
and James counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Smith clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Smith's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
James throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Smith misses with a leg kick.
James lunges at Smith with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smith's hand.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but James bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith lands a glancing blow to the side of James's head.
Smith throws out a loose jab but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
James has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Smith.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and James counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from James. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
James looks to land a left hand but Smith moved out of range nicely.
A jab lands there for Smith.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
James tries to move into range but Smith moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
James lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smith scores with a kick to the body.
James closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
James connects with a looping right hand.
James gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and James takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
James is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Smith. James shrugs it off though.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
James cracks Smith with a good jab.
James misses with a wild body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Smith checks a leg kick.
Smith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from James.
James fails with the takedown
and Smith makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mike Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Helio James.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Smith.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James avoids the head kick by Smith.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith.
James tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
James takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smith throws a push kick but James slaps the foot to one side.
Smith will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
James throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and moves out of range.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
Smith takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
James connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
James digs a good hook to Smith's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Smith backs up against the cage.
A head kick by Smith misses
and James counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
James shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith lands a right hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Smith looks to land a left hand but James moved out of range nicely.
James takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice body punch from James.
James shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
James sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
James connects with the punch.
James moves out of range of the body kick.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
James showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
James swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
James moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Smith moves out of range as James strikes.
James throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
James steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
James looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
James moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Mike Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mike Smith's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Smith dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on James. That did some damage!
James takes one on the chin but seems OK.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith throws a body kick that misses.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Smith misses.
James wants to clinch
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
James misses with a straight left.
Smith moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
James looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick.
James avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
James drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
James misses with a punch to the body.
James softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on James's shoulder, as James tries to avoid the shot.
Smith closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Smith scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Smith blocks the body kick.
James buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
James throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James misses the shot to the body.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Smith.
James throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
James tries to clinch up.
James is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
James throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith blocks the body kick.
James lands the left hand.
James swings and misses with a hook to the body.
James bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Smith's head backwards.
James throws a low kick but Smith moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Smith.
James is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
James misses with a few strikes there.
James sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Smith scores with a spinning back kick!
Smith lands an overhand right.
Smith lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
James thows a body shot but no joy.
James gets cracked there but stands up to it.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
James darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Smith misses with a double jab.
James misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but James sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Smith looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from James.
James's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
James slips a jab from Smith.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
James tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Smith misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
James shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed James's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smith lands with a shot to the body.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Smith has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 47:48
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 49:47
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Helio James!
Helio James is the new light heavyweight champion!
Helio James decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Paul Clipse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Titus Garner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garner has chosen Main Event as his entrance music. 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Paul Clipse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Titus Garner!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Garner lands a jab to Clipse's midsection.
Clipse misses the shot to the body.
Clipse stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Garner dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Clipse. That did some damage!
Garner takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Clipse tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Garner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clipse moves away.
Garner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Clipse tries to clinch there but Garner circles away.
Garner throws a leg kick but Clipse sees it coming and moves out of range.
Garner dives in and scores a takedown into Clipse's guard.
Garner won't allow Clipse to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garner slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Clipse wants to get back to his feet but Garner drags him back down.
Garner tries to move to mount but Clipse blocks the move with his legs.
Check out the look on Garner's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Garner misses with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clipse is not content to let Garner control the position.
Garner is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Clipse is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clipse is being controlled here.
Let's hope that Garner has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Garner in side control, throwing shots but Clipse defends.
Clipse throws Garner to one side and escapes!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Clipse doesn't seem bothered though.
Clipse fails in his attempt to clinch.
Garner throws an overhand right that lands on Clipse's shoulder, as Clipse tries to avoid the shot.
Garner throws a body punch but Clipse moves out of range.
Garner takes the fight into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Clipse just misses with a elbow thrown towards Garner's brow.
Garner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Clipse just misses with a elbow thrown towards Garner's brow.
Clipse taking a breather.
Garner is trying to break free.
Garner pushes Clipse back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clipse.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Clipse.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Garner has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Garner gets through Clipse's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Clipse.
It looks like Titus Garner has been cut.
Clipse utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clipse misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Garner.
Clipse lands an elbow inside.
Garner pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Garner stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Clipse is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Garner tries to throw a body punch but Clipse avoids it by throwing Garner back against the cage.
Clipse is looking to control Garner's arms but Garner gets an underhook and turns him. Now Clipse has his back to the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Garner stalls.
Clipse lands with a right to the head.
Garner swings wildly with an uppercut but Clipse uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Titus Garner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Titus Garner's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Garner takes a swing at Clipse's ribcage but misses.
Clipse doesn't manage to clinch there - Garner circles away.
Clipse throws a head kick but Garner moves out of range.
Garner cracks Clipse with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Clipse moves in looking to clinch but Garner pushes him off.
Clipse is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Clipse is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Paul Clipse is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clipse checks a leg kick.
Garner throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Garner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Clipse rushes Garner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clipse blocks a body shot from Garner.
Garner scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Clipse - that landed with a thud.
Clipse lands a knee to the head.
Garner avoids the elbow strike from Clipse, against the cage.
Garner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clipse's elbow.
Garner manages to break the clinch.
Clipse tries to clinch there but Garner circles away.
Some wild striking there from Garner.
Garner takes a swing at Clipse's ribcage but misses.
Garner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clipse.
Clipse takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Garner lands the left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clipse tries to close the distance and clinch up but Garner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Garner gets a double leg takedown into Clipse's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clipse preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Garner is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clipse wants to control but Garner passes easily into half guard.
Clipse avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Garner.
Garner working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Clipse's thigh. Clipse counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Garner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garner loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Garner trying to control but Clipse is working from the bottom.
Clipse is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Garner is controlling him.
Garner with a flurry of punches that miss.
Garner is looking to advance position but Clipse has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Garner tries to reverse the position but Clipse maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clipse controlling from mount.
Garner has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Garner wants to hold on but Clipse pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garner regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Titus Garner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Titus Garner's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Clipse fails in his attempt to clinch.
Garner is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Clipse rather than just go for the knockout.
Garner throws a body punch but Clipse moves out of range.
Garner scores with a jab to the body.
Clipse blocks a leg kick.
Garner lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Garner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clipse.
Clipse doesn't manage to clinch there - Garner circles away.
Garner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garner lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Clipse at a distance.
Garner will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Titus Garner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garner shoots in but Clipse avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Clipse is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Clipse cracks the inside of Garner's front leg.
Clipse tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Garner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Garner looks to score with a jab to the body but Clipse is just out of range.
Clipse uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Garner.
Clipse moves in looking to clinch but Garner pushes him off.
Clipse throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clipse fails with an attempt to clinch.
Clipse dips to his left and cracks Garner with an uppercut!
Clipse checks a leg kick.
Clipse throws a sloppy head kick and Garner moves out of range easily.
Clipse chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Garner can pounce on him.
Clipse takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Garner lunges at Clipse with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Clipse's hand.
Garner defending well as Clipse loads up on a big left hand.
Clipse slips a straight right by Garner.
Clipse wants to clinch
and Garner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clipse tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Garner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Clipse is looking to clinch but Garner is avoiding it.
Paul Clipse is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Clipse tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Garner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Clipse closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Clipse with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Garner to score with a decent uppercut.
Clipse tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Garner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A right-left combo lands from Garner.
Good shot there by Garner.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garner looks to land a left hand but Clipse moved out of range nicely.
Garner listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Garner throws a jab but it's blocked by Clipse.
Garner just misses with a punch to the body.
Garner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Clipse avoids the body shot from Garner.
Garner feints and as Clipse raises his hands in defense, Garner changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clipse not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Garner throwing strikes but missing.
Paul Clipse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Garner wants to pass the guard but Clipse is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Titus Garner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Garner 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Titus Garner!
During a confident post fight interview, Titus Garner thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Claudio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and True Vengeance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
183 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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27
195 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Paulo Claudio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, True Vengeance!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vengeance connects with a right hand. Claudio shakes it off.
It looks like Paulo Claudio has been cut.
Vengeance scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vengeance tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Claudio swivels and escapes.
Vengeance is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Claudio.
Claudio leaves Vengeance with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Claudio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vengeance circles away quickly and effectively.
Vengeance misses the body punch
and Claudio counters with a right hand to the body.
Vengeance throws an overhand right that lands on Claudio's shoulder, as Claudio tries to avoid the shot.
Vengeance drops Claudio with a left right combo! Vengeance follows him down to the ground into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vengeance swings around for an armbar but Claudio sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Vengeance's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vengeance looking for a guillotine here but Claudio defends easily.
Claudio passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Vengeance looking for submissions off his back.
Vengeance looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vengeance is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vengeance is staying active underneath Claudio, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Claudio drops an elbow to the side of Vengeance's head.
Vengeance looking for submissions off his back.
Vengeance is trying to get back to full guard.
Vengeance moves into full guard.
Vengeance has an active guard here but Claudio has managed to pass into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vengeance wants to sweep but Claudio has passed to side control!
You can see the frustration on Vengeance's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vengeance is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vengeance wants to control but Claudio postures up.
The referee asks Claudio politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Claudio prefers to stall for the moment though.
Vengeance manages to get back to half guard.
Vengeance is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Claudio pulls his head out easily.
Vengeance has a hand on Claudio's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Claudio takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vengeance wants to control but Claudio is having none of it.
Vengeance is looking to improve his position but Claudio isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vengeance is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Vengeance manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vengeance slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vengeance has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Claudio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
True Vengeance dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paulo Claudio's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Claudio closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Claudio staying out of range there.
Claudio tries to bum rush Vengeance with a series of wild strikes but Vengeance uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vengeance throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Claudio.
Paulo Claudio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vengeance jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vengeance jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vengeance moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Claudio connects with a solid leg kick.
Vengeance is trying hard to land a takedown here. Claudio sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vengeance throws a half hearted mid kick.
Claudio swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Paulo Claudio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vengeance thows a leg kick but Claudio checks it
and Claudio makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Claudio throws a series of punches but Vengeance avoids them all with ease.
Vengeance looks for a takedown but Claudio sprawls well.
Vengeance misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Claudio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vengeance fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Paulo Claudio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of True Vengeance.
Claudio takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Claudio missing with a left hand there. Vengeance was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Claudio misses.
Claudio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vengeance.
Vengeance misses with a wild body shot.
True Vengeance seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Claudio.
Claudio stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Claudio wants it to stay on the feet.
Vengeance looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Claudio fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vengeance misses with a takedown attempt - Claudio sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
True Vengeance seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vengeance is breathing heavily.
Claudio lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Vengeance shoots in for a double leg but Claudio sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vengeance takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vengeance blocks the body kick.
Claudio tries to bum rush Vengeance with a series of wild strikes but Vengeance uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vengeance will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Claudio throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vengeance gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vengeance goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Claudio rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Vengeance's guard! Nice work there by Claudio!
Claudio controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
True Vengeance showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paulo Claudio's cut.
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.
Claudio clinches up with Vengeance and pushes him back against the cage.
Claudio has a couple of punches blocked by Vengeance.
Vengeance can't get the takedown.
Claudio digs a right hand underneath Vengeance's ribcage. Vengeance let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Claudio struggles to land a body shot inside as Vengeance controls his hands.
Claudio throws a punch but it's blocked by Vengeance.
Claudio throws a head punch that misses.
Claudio lands a shoulder strike.
Claudio lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Claudio.
Vengeance wants to break free but Claudio has control.
Vengeance takes a shot to the head.
Vengeance prevents a body shot from Claudio.
Claudio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Claudio lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Claudio scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Claudio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vengeance tries for a takedown but Claudio manages to get underhooks.
Claudio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vengeance's elbow.
Vengeance can't get the takedown.
Paulo Claudio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of True Vengeance.
Claudio misses with the head strike.
Claudio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Claudio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Claudio scores with a shot to the side of Vengeance's head.
Claudio pushes Vengeance back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Claudio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Claudio.
Claudio presses Vengeance against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vengeance blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vengeance blocking some punches.
Claudio tries to land knees in the clinch but Vengeance avoids the damage to the body.
Vengeance blocks a body shot from Claudio.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Claudio tries to work over Vengeance's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Claudio - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claudio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Claudio misses with a punch on the inside.
Claudio gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vengeance.
Vengeance wants to get back to striking at distance but Claudio won't allow it.
Vengeance drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Claudio throws a punch but it's blocked by Vengeance.
Vengeance blocks a body shot from Claudio.
Vengeance prevents a body shot from Claudio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Claudio can't find room to land a body shot as Vengeance controls the action.
Claudio misses with a punch on the inside.
Claudio tries a body shot but Vengeance blocks it.
Paulo Claudio has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Claudio prevents Vengeance from breaking the clinch.
Vengeance blocks a body shot from Claudio.
Vengeance blocks an uppercut.
Claudio misses with the head strike.
Claudio is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Claudio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Claudio can't find room to land a body shot as Vengeance controls the action.
Vengeance blocks a body shot from Claudio.
Paulo Claudio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
True Vengeance is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vengeance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Claudio showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vengeance 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... True Vengeance!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenshiro Kasumi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddie Mercury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kasumi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ai Wo Torimodose aka Song of Manliness. The crowd seem to be enjoying Mercury's choice of entrance music: Queen - Bohemian Rhapsody. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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29
220 lbs
6 - 4 - 1 |
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22
263 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenshiro Kasumi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Freddie Mercury!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kasumi punishes Mercury's body with a nice straight punch.
Mercury moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mercury dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mercury is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kasumi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mercury tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kasumi is in Mercury's guard.
Kasumi looking to sit in guard and control but Mercury gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
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!
Mercury tries to free his leg and advance position but Kasumi is retaining full guard.
Mercury is looking to stand up but Kasumi won't let him.
Kasumi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mercury trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kasumi looking for a sweep. Not yet Kasumi, not yet.
Mercury passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kasumi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
What's Kasumi going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Kasumi tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Mercury easily slips into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kasumi wants to control but Mercury is having none of it.
Mercury controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasumi is looking to get to half guard.
Mercury tries to control but Kasumi wriggling away.
Mercury avoids the attempt from Kasumi to control.
Kasumi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kasumi is squirming around, avoiding Mercury's attempts to control the action.
Kasumi sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasumi misses with some strikes from the bottom.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Freddie Mercury hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kasumi.
Mercury is looking to slow Kasumi down with leg kicks.
Freddie Mercury seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kasumi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mercury misses with a shot to the body
and Kasumi finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Kasumi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mercury throws a body punch but Kasumi moves out of range.
Mercury pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mercury takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mercury misses with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mercury throws a wild body kick that Kasumi sees coming a mile off.
Mercury misses with a body shot.
Kasumi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mercury moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasumi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mercury stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mercury misses with a low kick.
Mercury dodges the punch combination from Kasumi.
Kasumi throws an overhand right that lands on Mercury's shoulder, as Mercury tries to avoid the shot.
Kasumi feints and then cracks Mercury's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mercury down.
Mercury 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.
Kasumi slips under a jab.
Mercury throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kasumi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A punch lands to the side of Kasumi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mercury ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kasumi moves away.
Kasumi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mercury misses the shot to the body.
Kasumi checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kenshiro Kasumi will probably get the nod.
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.
Kasumi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kasumi cracks Mercury with an open hand slap.
Mercury is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kasumi rather than just go for the knockout.
Kasumi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab from Mercury.
Kasumi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mercury sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mercury throws a series of punches but Kasumi avoids them all with ease.
Kasumi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mercury.
Kasumi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mercury tries to work over Kasumi's front leg with a kick but Kasumi checks it.
Kasumi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mercury. That's going to slow Kasumi down.
Mercury throws a lazy right hand but Kasumi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mercury connects with a jab.
It looks like Kenshiro Kasumi has been cut.
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!
Mercury misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasumi misses with a wild body shot.
Freddie Mercury is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mercury throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mercury moves out of range of the body kick from Kasumi.
Mercury fails to land with a series of punches.
Mercury misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crunch! Kasumi slams his shin into Mercury's torso.
Mercury uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kasumi.
Kasumi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mercury.
Mercury takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kasumi lands a nice hook to Mercury's body. Mercury takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mercury throws a body punch but Kasumi moves out of range.
Mercury bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kasumi lands a leg kick that knocks Mercury off balance momentarily.
Kasumi tries to score with a low kick but Mercury moves his leg out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Kasumi. That snapped Mercury's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mercury moves away from the strike by Kasumi.
Kasumi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mercury manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mercury. Kasumi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mercury throws a leg kick but Kasumi checks it.
Mercury uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kasumi.
Kasumi moves out of range of the body kick from Mercury.
Kasumi throws a body punch but Mercury moves out of range.
Mercury shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mercury uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kasumi.
Mercury tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd cheers as Kasumi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mercury doesn't seem phased though.
Kasumi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercury misses with a wild body shot.
Mercury goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mercury.
Mercury gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kasumi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Freddie Mercury has been cut.
Kasumi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mercury. That did some damage!
Mercury swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kasumi misses with a body shot.
Kasumi misses with a wild body shot.
Kasumi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kasumi misses with a head kick.
Mercury misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kasumi.
Kasumi tries to land a front kick but Mercury steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mercury throws a sloppy head kick
and Mercury takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kasumi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasumi throws out a leg kick but Mercury moves out of range and Kasumi only half commits.
Mercury lands a head kick. Kasumi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mercury moves forwards but Kasumi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mercury blocks the body kick.
Kasumi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mercury pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kasumi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kasumi gets a takedown into half guard.
Kasumi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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 Kenshiro Kasumi 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. This is the final round!
Kasumi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mercury. That did some damage!
Mercury connects with a leg kick. Kasumi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mercury thows a body shot but no joy.
Kenshiro Kasumi is winning the standup battle so far.
A big right from Mercury misses.
Mercury misses with a wild body shot.
Mercury throws a leg kick
and Kasumi counters with a thumping low kick.
Kasumi lands with a good body shot.
Mercury pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mercury avoids the head kick by Kasumi.
Kasumi tries a head kick but it misses.
Kasumi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kasumi lands with a kick to the temple. Mercury shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Good leg kick by Mercury there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kasumi. Mercury does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasumi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mercury lands a nice looking body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Mercury.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A jab from Kasumi misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kasumi, right into the meat.
Kasumi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mercury throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kasumi's head.
Kasumi 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.
Kasumi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mercury throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kasumi counters with a straight right hand.
Kasumi throws a head kick that misses.
Kasumi throws a body punch but Mercury moves out of range.
Kasumi throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasumi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mercury defends it nicely.
Freddie Mercury has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mercury misses with a wild body shot.
Mercury throws a lazy body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mercury fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kasumi.
Kasumi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mercury attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kasumi tried to score with a low kick but Mercury checks it.
Kasumi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mercury throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kasumi scores with a decent looking hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercury throws a series of punches but Kasumi avoids them all with ease.
Kasumi misses with a wild combination.
Mercury takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mercury uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kasumi.
Mercury cracks Kasumi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mercury lands a big head kick that sends Kasumi to the canvas! Mercury follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Freddie Mercury!
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