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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sir Alexander Cornwallis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey O Neil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sir Alexander Cornwallis has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sir Alexander Cornwallis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mickey O Neil!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cornwallis scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cornwallis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sir Alexander Cornwallis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Neil fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cornwallis tries to bum rush O Neil with a series of wild strikes but O Neil uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cornwallis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O Neil.
O Neil tries for a takedown but Cornwallis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
O Neil works the jab nicely.
O Neil dodges the punch combination from Cornwallis.
Cornwallis misses with a series of wild punches.
Cornwallis looks to land a combination but O Neil avoids it well.
Cornwallis tries to bum rush O Neil with a series of wild strikes but O Neil uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
O Neil clinches up with Cornwallis and pushes him back against the cage.
Cornwallis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
O Neil drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cornwallis pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cornwallis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cornwallis walks into a jab.
Cornwallis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cornwallis throws a right and a left that both miss.
O Neil throws a nice looking combination but Cornwallis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cornwallis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Neil.
O Neil loads up on a big right hand but Cornwallis slips the punch.
Cornwallis fails to land with a series of punches.
Cornwallis's jab looks to have found its range, popping O Neil under the eye.
Cornwallis throws a combination that misses
and O Neil counters with a nice double leg into guard.
O Neil missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as O Neil accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cornwallis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
O Neil has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cornwallis is working an open guard so O Neil takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
O Neil scores with a nice strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Neil fails to land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Cornwallis. Those never looked like landing.
Sir Alexander Cornwallis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
O Neil connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
O Neil fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cornwallis avoids it really well and circles away.
Sir Alexander Cornwallis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey O Neil.
Cornwallis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O Neil was well out of range. Poor timing from Cornwallis.
O Neil fails with a takedown attempt.
O Neil steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cornwallis.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by O Neil.
Cornwallis dodges the punch combination from O Neil.
Cornwallis throws a series of punches but O Neil avoids them all with ease.
Cornwallis tries to bum rush O Neil with a series of wild strikes but O Neil uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
O Neil connects with a single shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Neil throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cornwallis pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces O Neil back to the cage. Cornwallis follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
O Neil misses with a few strikes there.
O Neil's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cornwallis under the eye.
O Neil tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cornwallis was well out of range. Poor timing from O Neil.
O Neil throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cornwallis on the side of the head.
O Neil is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cornwallis had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A punch combination from Cornwallis misses.
O Neil scores with the left hand. Cornwallis knows he should have avoided that one.
Cornwallis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by O Neil.
O Neil misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cornwallis lunges at O Neil with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by O Neil's hand.
O Neil tests Cornwallis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sloppy strikes from Cornwallis. Those never looked like landing.
Cornwallis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cornwallis looks to land a right hand but O Neil moved out of range.
Nice shot lands for O Neil.
O Neil feints a jab promting Cornwallis to slip. O Neil then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cornwallis slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
O Neil might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cornwallis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
O Neil misses with a double jab.
O Neil shoots in looking for a takedown. Cornwallis tries to sprawl out of it but O Neil keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cornwallis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cornwallis throws a series of punches but O Neil moves out of range.
O Neil shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cornwallis as he jumps to the side.
O Neil keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cornwallis.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
O Neil looks to land a combination. Cornwallis sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
O Neil connects with a crisp jab.
O Neil looks to land a combination but Cornwallis avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey O Neil dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The fight stays on the outside here - O Neil looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
O Neil feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cornwalliss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
O Neil tries to clinch up but Cornwallis circles away and keeps his distance.
Cornwallis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cornwallis looks to land a combination but O Neil avoids it well.
The crowd cheers as O Neil lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cornwallis doesn't seem phased though.
Cornwallis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cornwallis misses with a few strikes there.
Cornwallis throws a right and a left that O Neil avoids nicely.
O Neil misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
O Neil pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cornwallis back to the cage. O Neil follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
O Neil throws a series of punches but Cornwallis moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from O Neil misses the target.
A punch combination from Cornwallis misses.
Sir Alexander Cornwallis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cornwallis tries to bum rush O Neil with a series of wild strikes but O Neil uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Neil throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cornwallis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cornwallis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and O Neil counters with a three punch combo that has Cornwallis backing up. Cornwallis nods at O Neil to acknowledge the strikes.
Cornwallis misses with a double jab
and O Neil counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A lazy left from O Neil finds it's target.
O Neil fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cornwallis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but O Neil circles away quickly and effectively.
Cornwallis swinging wildly here.
O Neil misses with a series of wild punches.
O Neil tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Some wild striking there from Cornwallis.
O Neil fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cornwallis throws a combination that misses
and O Neil counters with a stiff right hand.
Cornwallis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but O Neil circles away quickly and effectively.
O Neil lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by O Neil.
Cornwallis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and O Neil counters with a stiff right hand.
Cornwallis swats away the attempt to clinch by O Neil.
Cornwallis looks to land a combination but O Neil avoids it well.
Cornwallis looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cornwallis gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows O Neil to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O Neil stands up and waves to Cornwallis to follow him.
Cornwallis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by O Neil.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Neil cracks Cornwallis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cornwallis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cornwallis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
O Neil tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cornwallis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
O Neil uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cornwallis fails to land with a series of punches.
Cornwallis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
O Neil lands with a nice body punch.
O Neil will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
O Neil lands a jab to Cornwallis's midsection.
Cornwallis slips a jab and a cross from O Neil.
O Neil lands with an overhand left.
Good shot there by O Neil.
O Neil gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Neil throwing shots but missing, from side control.
O Neil throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
O Neil throwing shots but missing, from side control.
O Neil decides to stand back up.
Cornwallis looks to land a right hand but O Neil moved out of range.
O Neil scores with a jab to the jaw.
O Neil connects with a right hand. Cornwallis shakes it off.
A punch combination from Cornwallis misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cornwallis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cornwallis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. O Neil darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey O Neil showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
O Neil bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cornwallis's head backwards.
O Neil avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cornwallis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mickey O Neil seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cornwallis lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
O Neil tries for a takedown but Cornwallis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cornwallis misses with a wild body shot.
O Neil swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Some wild striking there from Cornwallis.
O Neil connects with a crisp jab.
Cornwallis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but O Neil moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
O Neil tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cornwallis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten O Neil somewhat.
O Neil looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cornwallis is fending him off so far but O Neil persists. Nope, Cornwallis circles away and we're back to standing.
Sir Alexander Cornwallis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey O Neil.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Neil works Cornwallis's body with a nice hook.
Cornwallis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling O Neil to score with a decent uppercut.
Cornwallis slaps away a takedown attempt from O Neil, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cornwallis misses with a hook.
O Neil ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cornwallis moves away.
O Neil looks to land a left hand but Cornwallis moved out of range nicely.
Cornwallis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cornwallis throws a predictable looking body shot
and O Neil counters with a three punch combo that has Cornwallis backing up. Cornwallis nods at O Neil to acknowledge the strikes.
Cornwallis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cornwallis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
O Neil stuns Cornwallis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cornwallis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by O Neil.
Cornwallis throws a body punch but O Neil moves out of range.
A left lands for O Neil.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cornwallis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
O Neil moves out of range as Cornwallis strikes.
Cornwallis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
O Neil scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
O Neil looks to land a left hand but Cornwallis moved out of range nicely.
O Neil clinches up with Cornwallis and pushes him back against the cage.
Cornwallis has had enough of the clinch but O Neil keeps him there for the moment.
O Neil drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cornwallis pulls his leg out and moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cornwallis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cornwallis misses with a double jab.
O Neil throws a series of punches but Cornwallis avoids them all with ease.
O Neil with a nice cross.
O Neil tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cornwallis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cornwallis on the wrong end of a nice hook.
O Neil moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cornwallis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
O Neil lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
O Neil dodges the punch combination from Cornwallis.
Cornwallis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cornwallis throws a series of punches but O Neil avoids them all with ease.
Cornwallis throws a series of punches but O Neil moves out of range.
O Neil is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
O Neil jabs Cornwallis right on the nose. Cornwallis blinks but takes it well.
Sloppy strikes from Cornwallis. Those never looked like landing.
O Neil lands a head shot.
O Neil misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cornwallis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
O Neil cracks Cornwallis with an open hand slap.
O Neil catches Cornwallis with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice body punch from O Neil.
O Neil lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cornwallis backs up against the cage.
O Neil throws a right and a left that both miss.
O Neil throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
O Neil works Cornwallis's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cornwallis throws a right hand that O Neil ducks under and follows up with a left that O Neil also avoids with ease.
O Neil tries to bum rush Cornwallis with a series of wild strikes but Cornwallis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cornwallis throws a left and a right that both miss
and O Neil counters with a straight right hand.
Mickey O Neil is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cornwallis keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice combination there by O Neil.
Sir Alexander Cornwallis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cornwallis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cornwallis scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
And that's the end of the fight!
Mickey O Neil comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well O Neil has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mickey O Neil!
Mickey O Neil 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Master Chief (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Paschal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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300 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Master Chief!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Paschal!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chief paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Paschal tries to close the distance and clinch but Chief swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A head kick misses from Paschal.
A jab from Chief finds it's way through Paschal's defenses.
Paschal takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paschal shoots in for a takedown but Chief shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chief scores with a push kick.
Chief slaps away a takedown attempt from Paschal, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Paschal has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Paschal there as he acknowledges the shot.
Paschal shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chief pinned against the cage. Chief gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Master Chief has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Paschal.
Chief lands a big head kick that sends Paschal tumbling to the mat! Chief takes a step backwards and waves Paschal back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Michael Paschal has been cut.
Paschal tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chief sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Paschal somewhat.
Chief lands a big head kick that sends Paschal tumbling to the mat! Chief takes a step backwards and waves Paschal back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Paschal is rocked!
Chief buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Paschal looks winded!
Chief scores with a spinning back kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chief darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Paschal's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Chief before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Master Chief!
Master Chief is the new super heavyweight champion!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Kenny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albert Stroker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kenny kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Johnny Cash - Ring of Fire. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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260 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, King Kenny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Albert Stroker!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stroker slips a jab from Kenny.
Kenny throws a leg kick but Stroker moved away.
Kenny lands with a kick to the temple. Stroker shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kenny throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Stroker was covering up waiting for the punch and Kenny finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kenny trying to control but Stroker is working from the bottom.
Kenny makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kenny forces his way into half guard.
Stroker on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kenny.
Kenny looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stroker with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kenny trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kenny lands with a punch from half guard.
Kenny drops an elbow to the side of Stroker's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kenny scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kenny is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stroker has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kenny slows the pace down in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stroker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kenny.
Stroker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kenny. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kenny working Stroker over with strikes.
Kenny lands with a punch from half guard.
Stroker is rocked!
Kenny controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Stroker is out! Kenny gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). King Kenny!
A very excited looking King Kenny made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Schindler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Destroyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Kurt Schindler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Destroyer!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Destroyer misses with a takedown
and Schindler counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Destroyer is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Schindler is defending well.
Schindler is stalling here.
Destroyer can't get the takedown.
Kurt Schindler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Destroyer.
Destroyer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Schindler is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Schindler is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Schindler is working Destroyer over against the cage.
Schindler comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Joe Destroyer has been cut.
Destroyer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Destroyer is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Schindler is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schindler prevents the takedown attempt.
Schindler gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Destroyer.
Schindler scores a nice knee to the body.
Schindler is struggling to control the position.
Schindler breaks the clinch.
Destroyer has his takedown stuffed
and Schindler counters with a right hand to the body.
Schindler's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Schindler duly obliges.
Schindler throws a nice outside leg kick.
Schindler throws a right and a left that Destroyer avoids nicely.
Destroyer misses with a takedown attempt
and Schindler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Destroyer thinking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Destroyer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Joe Destroyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schindler scoring well with a low kick there.
Destroyer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Schindler counters with a slapping leg kick.
Destroyer looks winded!
Destroyer doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Schindler counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Destroyer misses with a takedown attempt
and Schindler counters with a nice uppercut.
Destroyer takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Schindler closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Destroyer misses with a takedown attempt
and Schindler counters with a right hand to the body.
Schindler lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Destroyer at a distance.
Schindler closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Destroyer is rocked!
Schindler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Destroyer is still on wobbly legs! Can Schindler finish him?
Schindler cracks Destroyer with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Destroyer falls to his knees and Schindler doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kurt Schindler!
Kurt Schindler managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Wolfpack Threadz, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bus Orez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnson Stroker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bus Orez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnson Stroker!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stroker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Orez, pushing him back against the cage.
Stroker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Orez is trying to maintain a safe position but Stroker gets an underhook and turns Orez into the cage.
Stroker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Stroker lands a nice uppercut.
Orez leaning against his opponent.
Orez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Orez avoiding damage as Stroker throws knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Orez avoids the elbow strike from Stroker, against the cage.
Orez blocks an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orez dodges an elbow strike from Stroker.
Orez is pushing Stroker up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Stroker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Bus Orez has been cut.
Stroker leaning his opponent against the cage.
Orez controlling the action here for a moment.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Orez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Orez stalls.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Orez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stroker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Orez avoids it.
Stroker looking to stall.
Orez holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Orez drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Orez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Orez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stroker manages to get himself to full guard.
Orez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orez stands up from Stroker's guard - Orez perhaps looking for a knockout.
Stroker moves out of range of the leg kick from Orez.
Orez moves out of range of the body kick.
Orez wants to clinch
and Stroker makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Orez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stroker thows a body shot but no joy.
Orez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Stroker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stroker circles away from the clinch attempt
and Stroker counters with a one-two to the body.
Stroker throws a right hand that Orez ducks under and follows up with a left that Orez also avoids with ease.
Orez throws a front kick aimed at Stroker's knee but Stroker avoids it well.
Stroker tries to bum rush Orez with a series of wild strikes but Orez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Stroker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stroker keeps the fight on the outside.
Stroker misses with an uppercut. Orez saw that one coming.
Stroker moves in looking to clinch but Orez pushes him off.
Stroker looks to land a left hand but Orez moved out of range nicely.
Stroker looks to score with a jab to the body but Orez is just out of range.
Orez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stroker tries to keep at a distance but Orez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stroker will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Orez up against the cage.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Stroker trying to stall but Orez improves his position.
Orez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Orez pulls guard successfully.
Orez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Orez 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.
Orez is pulling down on Stroker's head to control his posture.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Orez is trying to keep Stroker in close.
Orez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We're going to have a standup here because Bus Orez wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Orez tries to close the distance and clinch but Stroker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Orez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stroker.
Stroker thows a leg kick but Orez checks it
and Orez counters by clinching up.
Orez leaning his opponent against the cage.
Stroker is pushing Orez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Stroker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stroker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Orez.
Stroker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Orez is defending well for now.
Orez looking to stall.
Orez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Orez moves in looking to clinch but Stroker pushes him off.
Orez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stroker takes a swing at Orez's ribcage but misses.
Stroker is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Orez rather than just go for the knockout.
Stroker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Orez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Stroker takes a swing at Orez's ribcage but misses.
Stroker throws a series of punches but Orez avoids them all with ease.
Stroker checks a leg kick.
Stroker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orez was well out of range. Poor timing from Stroker.
Stroker slips a jab and a cross from Orez.
A big left from Stroker misses.
Stroker blocks the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stroker is looking to clinch but Orez is avoiding it.
Orez tries to clinch but Stroker is having none of it.
No joy there for Stroker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnson Stroker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stroker 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 1 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 9:10
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 9:10
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnson Stroker!
Johnson Stroker looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'AJ, it's better to give than receive.... And you sure took it like a bitch. Oooo Doggie!!!!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mick Gerrard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rufus Speed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mick Gerrard has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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159 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mick Gerrard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Rufus Speed!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Speed blocks a head kick by Gerrard.
Gerrard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Speed connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gerrard misses with a straight right.
Speed checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gerrard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Speed moves out of range as Gerrard strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Gerrard blocks the leg kick.
Gerrard tries a head kick but it misses.
Speed shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gerrard's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Speed stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gerrard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Speed postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Speed postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gerrard pulls Speed in close to prevent any damage.
Speed is looking to work some ground and pound but Gerrard has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerrard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Speed looking to pass the guard.
Speed preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Speed missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Speed sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Speed trying to control but Gerrard is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Speed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gerrard throws out the jab.
Mick Gerrard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gerrard throws a lazy head kick
letting Speed counter with a right hand.
Speed fails with a takedown attempt.
Speed shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gerrard napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Speed in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Speed working the head and body with strikes.
Gerrard tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gerrard sneaks back into half guard.
Gerrard is trying to stand back up but Speed is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Speed throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gerrard trying to control from the bottom.
Speed thows a huge punch but Gerrard dodges it nicely.
Speed throwing shots but Gerrard is blocking nicely.
Gerrard trying to control here.
Gerrard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Speed.
Speed looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Speed thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Speed thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Speed perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Speed is keen to just control but Gerrard is a slippery customer.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Speed works Gerrard's body with a nice hook.
Gerrard swings for the body but Speed moves out of range.
Gerrard gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Speed to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Speed trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Speed seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gerrard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Speed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rufus Speed dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gerrard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gerrard forces Speed back against the cage and clinches.
Speed blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gerrard tries to break free but Speed pushes him back against the cage.
Gerrard has a couple of punches blocked by Speed.
Gerrard misses with a punch on the inside.
Gerrard working aggressively here.
Speed wants a takedown but no success here.
Speed tries to throw a body punch but Gerrard avoids it by throwing Speed back against the cage.
Speed digs a right hand underneath Gerrard's ribcage. Gerrard let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Speed.
Gerrard working hard to break the clinch.
Gerrard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Speed gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Speed thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gerrard's head.
Speed missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Speed trying to control from half guard but Gerrard is working away.
Speed seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gerrard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Well, if Speed is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Speed has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Speed wants to pass the guard but Gerrard is defending well.
Speed is trying to control. Gerrard wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Speed wants to work for an arm triangle but Gerrard is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gerrard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Speed is working away from the top position though.
Speed drops an elbow to the side of Gerrard's head.
Gerrard is looking to control Speed's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gerrard avoid being mounted?
Speed throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gerrard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Speed.
Gerrard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Speed.
Speed not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Speed thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gerrard's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Speed is stalling here. Gerrard is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Speed seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gerrard has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Speed is trying to control Gerrard's posture but Gerrard avoids it.
Gerrard wants to control but Speed is keeping him busy.
Speed sneaks back into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Speed keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Speed works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rufus Speed has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Speed pulls Gerrard in close to prevent any damage.
Speed controls Gerrard momentarily but Gerrard frees himself.
Gerrard trying to move into half guard but instead Speed has managed to sweep!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gerrard keeping moving, preventing Speed from controlling successfully.
Speed being controlled here momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rufus Speed showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Speed throws a front kick aimed at Gerrard's knee but Gerrard avoids it well.
Speed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gerrard.
Speed blocks a jab.
Gerrard throws out a loose jab but Speed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Speed lands a really nice looking cross but Gerrard seems unphased.
Speed misses with a body shot.
Speed scores with a kick to the midsection.
Speed moves out of range as Gerrard strikes.
Speed ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gerrard attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gerrard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Speed swings for the body but Gerrard moves out of range.
Gerrard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Speed circles away quickly and effectively.
Gerrard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Speed looks to score with a jab to the body but Gerrard is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gerrard wants to clinch up but Speed keeps it at a distance.
Speed lands with a straight right. Gerrard didn't see that one coming.
Speed avoids a punch combination nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Speed.
Gerrard connects with a body shot.
Speed steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gerrard.
Speed throws a leg kick which misses Gerrard's front leg but catches the back leg as Gerrard tries to avoid it.
Speed cracks the inside of Gerrard's front leg.
Gerrard ducks under a wild hook from Speed.
Speed scores with a head kick. Gerrard tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Gerrard misses with a hook. Speed ducked under it nicely.
Gerrard lunges at Speed with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Speed's hand.
Speed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Speed takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Speed keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gerrard.
Speed misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Speed takes a swing at Gerrard's ribcage but misses.
Speed throws the left hand but Gerrard avoids the punch easily.
The fighters circling - Gerrard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gerrard throws a lazy right hand but Speed sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gerrard misses the jab.
Speed moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Speed fails with a takedown attempt.
Gerrard looks to land a right hand but Speed moved out of range.
Speed is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gerrard rather than just go for the knockout.
Gerrard takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gerrard throws out a loose jab but Speed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Speed connects with a body shot.
Speed circles away from the clinch attempt.
Speed is looking to slow Gerrard down with leg kicks.
Gerrard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gerrard throws a right hand that misses
and Speed counters with a leg kick.
Gerrard walks into a straight right hand from Speed.
Gerrard throws a head kick that misses.
Rufus Speed seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gerrard throws a big shot that misses.
Speed keeps Gerrard at a distance using the push kick.
Gerrard is looking to clinch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Speed. Gerrard shrugs it off though.
Speed throws out a loose jab but Gerrard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Speed misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Gerrard.
Speed scores with a body shot.
Gerrard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Speed.
Speed swats away the attempt to clinch by Gerrard.
Gerrard lands with a nice body punch.
Speed defending well as Gerrard loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gerrard moves out of range of the strikes.
Gerrard scores with a jab. Speed acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gerrard crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Speed - the referee stops the clock and Gerrard gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Speed. Gerrard manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Speed lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gerrard has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gerrard and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Speed throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Speed cracks the inside of Gerrard's front leg.
Speed throws a lazy right hand but Gerrard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gerrard throws a right hand that misses
and Speed makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Speed thumps Gerrard with a low kick.
Gerrard tries to clinch there but Speed circles away.
Speed fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Speed shoots in but no luck this time.
Mick Gerrard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rufus Speed.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gerrard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Speed moves away.
Mick Gerrard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gerrard throws a head kick that misses.
Gerrard is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gerrard looks to clinch
and Speed counters with a low kick, right behind Gerrard 's knee.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rufus Speed comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Speed 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rufus Speed!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mo Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Carlos Linhares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee comes to the cage accompanied by Snoop Dogg - Who Am I. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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146 lbs
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149 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mo Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luis Carlos Linhares!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee wants to clinch up but Linhares keeps it at a distance.
Linhares motions for Lee to come forward. Linhares throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Linhares jabs at Lee's body.
Linhares connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lee looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Linhares scores with a leg kick.
Linhares throws a poor cross that misses
and Lee counters by moving into the clinch.
Lee avoids the elbow strike from Linhares, against the cage.
Linhares tries to pull guard but Lee forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lee looking to throw knees to the head but Linhares is blocking nicely.
Linhares misses with a punch on the inside.
Lee blocks an uppercut.
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Linhares's elbow.
Knees to the body from Lee.
Lee tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Linhares is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lee to keep the fight standing.
Linhares looking to stall.
Lee scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Linhares swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Linhares throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
Linhares doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Linhares avoids it.
Lee displaying some good clinch control by pressing Linhares up against the cage.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Lee on the inside.
Linhares blocks an elbow strike from Lee.
Linhares blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Linhares.
Lee tries to work over Linhares's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lee trying to land knees to the body.
Linhares tries to pull guard but Lee won't allow it.
Mo Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luis Carlos Linhares.
Linhares misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Lee.
Linhares working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Linhares lands with a left to the head.
Lee looking to throw knees to the head but Linhares is blocking nicely.
Linhares gets through Lee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Linhares struggles to land a body shot inside as Lee controls his hands.
Linhares avoids the elbow strike from Lee, against the cage.
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!
Lee lands an elbow that stopped Linhares in his tracks for a moment.
Lee trying to stall but Linhares improves his position.
Linhares tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Linhares back against the cage.
Linhares tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Linhares back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Linhares misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lee takes a shot to the head.
Lee blocks an elbow strike.
Linhares pushes off an throws an elbow but Lee leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Linhares swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Linhares up against the cage.
Linhares avoids a wild elbow strike from Lee.
Linhares misses with the head strike.
Linhares lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Linhares is trying to pull guard but Lee turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lee creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lee just misses with a elbow thrown towards Linhares's brow.
Linhares tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lee creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lee is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lee seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Linhares blocks the elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Lee.
Linhares blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Linhares.
Linhares ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Linhares no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lee wants to stand but Linhares has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Linhares working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Linhares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Luis Carlos Linhares will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Linhares lands a body shot.
Linhares throws a big shot that misses.
Linhares connects with a single shot there.
Lee has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Linhares.
Lee throws a nice looking combination but Linhares bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lee 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.
Linhares punishes Lee's body with a nice straight punch.
Lee looks to throw the jab but Linhares is out of range.
Lee avoids the body shot from Linhares.
Both fighters circling a little - Linhares finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch but Linhares swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Linhares lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A good leg kick by Linhares.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Linhares circles away from the clinch attempt.
Linhares lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lee misses with a hook
and Linhares counters with a low kick, right behind Lee 's knee.
Linhares scores with a hook to the body. Lee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Linhares lands a glancing blow to the side of Lee's head.
Lee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Linhares manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Linhares lands a nice shot to the body.
Linhares misses with a body kick.
Linhares looks to land a body kick but Lee moved away.
Lee tries to clinch there but Linhares circles away.
Lee closes the distance and clinches.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lee taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Linhares.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Linhares.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Linhares drags the fight down to the ground.
Lee wanted to stand there but Linhares had control of the position.
Lee stays in close to Linhares's body and controls the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Linhares wants to sweep but no luck.
Linhares is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mo Lee.
Linhares misses with a right hand
and Lee counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Linhares jabs at Lee's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Linhares throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lee works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lee is looking to clinch but Linhares is avoiding it.
Linhares pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee scores with the left hand. Linhares knows he should have avoided that one.
Linhares throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Linhares swings widly with a right hand
and Lee moves into the clinch.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Linhares doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Linhares tries a body shot but Lee blocks it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lee throws an elbow but misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lee.
Lee tries a knee to the head but Linhares blocks it.
Linhares misses with a knee strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee misses with a punch to the body.
Mo Lee has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Linhares swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Linhares.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lee looking to stall.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Linhares has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Linhares tries to pull guard but Lee won't allow it.
Lee throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Linhares misses with a short punch on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Linhares decides to pull guard.
Linhares has a closed guard, preventing Lee from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Linhares 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Carlos Linhares showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Linhares goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Luis Carlos Linhares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch but Linhares swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Linhares throws a front kick aimed at Lee's knee but Lee avoids it well.
Linhares takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Lee rushes Linhares and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Linhares avoids the elbow strike from Lee, against the cage.
Linhares lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Linhares blocks an elbow strike from Lee.
Lee lands with a light punch inside.
Lee content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Linhares doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Linhares fails to land.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Linhares pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Linhares is trying to pull guard but Lee turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lee lands a knee to the body.
Lee trying to land knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Linhares.
Lee misses with a knee to the head.
Linhares tries to pull guard but Lee holds him up against the cage and eventually Linhares drops back down to his feet.
Lee avoiding damage.
Linhares lands a right hand.
Linhares misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mo Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lee.
Lee tries to land knees in the clinch but Linhares avoids the damage to the body.
Lee pressing his opponent against the cage.
Linhares with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Linhares lands a nice uppercut.
Linhares has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lee uses from the top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Linhares working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lee postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Linhares wants to improve his position but instead Lee has moved into half guard.
Lee throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Linhares trying to control here.
Linhares moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lee wants to stand but Linhares has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Lee knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Linhares on the ground.
Lee avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Linhares 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Linhares looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lee controlling from the top position.
Linhares looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Linhares is working an open guard so Lee takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Luis Carlos Linhares is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Linhares lands a nice hook to Lee's body. Lee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Luis Carlos Linhares.
I've got Linhares 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luis Carlos Linhares!
A very excited looking Luis Carlos Linhares made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Laurens Van Der Sluijs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Pariss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Der Sluijs comes to the cage accompanied by Shutterbugg - Big Boi Feat. Cutty. Diego Pariss is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Laurens Van Der Sluijs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Diego Pariss!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Der Sluijs connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Van Der Sluijs shoots for a takedown but Pariss saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Van Der Sluijs shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pariss as he avoids it easily.
Van Der Sluijs looks to land a right hand but Pariss moved out of range.
Van Der Sluijs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Laurens Van Der Sluijs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Der Sluijs is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pariss sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pariss with a hook.
Pariss displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Van Der Sluijs.
Pariss walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Van Der Sluijs shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pariss as he avoids it easily.
A big right from Van Der Sluijs misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Sluijs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pariss.
Horrible takedown by Van Der Sluijs or perhaps it was just good defense by Pariss which made him look bad.
No luck for Van Der Sluijs with that takedown attempt.
Van Der Sluijs swings for the body but Pariss moves out of range.
Van Der Sluijs misses with a takedown attempt - Pariss sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Van Der Sluijs throws a jab when Pariss was well out of range.
Van Der Sluijs misses with a wild combination.
Van Der Sluijs throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pariss counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pariss moves forwards but Van Der Sluijs connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Van Der Sluijs misses.
Van Der Sluijs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pariss.
Van Der Sluijs pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pariss back to the cage. Van Der Sluijs follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Van Der Sluijs lands a right hook to the body.
Pariss throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Van Der Sluijs throws a nice looking combination but Pariss bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pariss defending well as Van Der Sluijs loads up on a big left hand.
Van Der Sluijs smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Der Sluijs just misses with a punch to the body.
Pariss uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Der Sluijs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Van Der Sluijs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Sluijs cracks Pariss with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A big right from Van Der Sluijs misses.
Diego Pariss is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pariss clobbers Van Der Sluijs with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pariss throws a series of punches but Van Der Sluijs moves out of range.
Pariss throws a left and a right that both miss
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Van Der Sluijs tries to bum rush Pariss with a series of wild strikes but Pariss uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Van Der Sluijs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Der Sluijs misses with a few strikes there.
Van Der Sluijs fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Sluijs misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pariss uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Der Sluijs.
Pariss moves out of range as Van Der Sluijs strikes.
Pariss closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Van Der Sluijs lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pariss at a distance.
Pariss uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Der Sluijs.
Van Der Sluijs misses the shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Der Sluijs misses with a series of wild punches.
Van Der Sluijs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pariss is fending him off so far but Van Der Sluijs persists. Nope, Pariss circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Laurens Van Der Sluijs dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Donk. Van Der Sluijs catches Pariss right on the button with a cross.
Van Der Sluijs doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Laurens Van Der Sluijs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Der Sluijs misses with a body kick.
Laurens Van Der Sluijs is winning the standup battle so far.
Pariss misses with a two punch combination.
Van Der Sluijs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pariss moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Van Der Sluijs tries to work over Pariss's front leg with a kick but Pariss checks it.
Van Der Sluijs misses the jab.
Van Der Sluijs avoids the body shot from Pariss.
Van Der Sluijs misses with a lunging right hand
and Pariss counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Van Der Sluijs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pariss moves away.
Van Der Sluijs fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Sluijs shoots in and drives through. Pariss sprawls well.
Pariss staying out of range there.
Van Der Sluijs swings for the body but Pariss moves out of range.
Pariss moves away from the strike by Van Der Sluijs.
Pariss ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Van Der Sluijs shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pariss defends it nicely.
Pariss throws a right and a left that Van Der Sluijs avoids nicely.
Van Der Sluijs gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Van Der Sluijs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Laurens Van Der Sluijs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pariss lands a slapping body shot.
Van Der Sluijs shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pariss defends it nicely.
Van Der Sluijs gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pariss.
Van Der Sluijs throws a right and a left that Pariss avoids nicely.
Pariss slips a jab from Van Der Sluijs.
Van Der Sluijs misses with a few strikes there.
Van Der Sluijs lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Pariss scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Van Der Sluijs thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Sluijs gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pariss lands with an overhand left.
Van Der Sluijs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Der Sluijs throws a series of strikes that have Pariss backpedaling.
Pariss dodges the punch combination from Van Der Sluijs.
Pariss throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pariss scores with a nice head shot.
Pariss misses with a double jab.
Pariss takes one to the chin there.
Pariss ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Van Der Sluijs.
Laurens Van Der Sluijs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pariss avoids the body shot from Van Der Sluijs.
Pariss pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pariss gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Van Der Sluijs to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Van Der Sluijs works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Van Der Sluijs looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pariss is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Laurens Van Der Sluijs dominated that second round.
That's time! Van Der Sluijs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Van Der Sluijs misses with an uppercut
and Pariss counters with a straight right hand.
Van Der Sluijs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pariss moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Van Der Sluijs throws a looping overhand right but Pariss ducks down to avoid it.
Van Der Sluijs misses with a body shot.
Van Der Sluijs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pariss.
Pariss avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pariss misses with a double jab.
Van Der Sluijs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pariss circles away quickly and effectively.
Pariss swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pariss missing with a left hand there. Van Der Sluijs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Der Sluijs changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pariss tries to avoid it but Van Der Sluijs manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pariss to the ground. Pariss escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Sluijs just misses with a punch to the body.
Pariss lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pariss misses with a wild body shot.
Pariss looks to land a right hand but Van Der Sluijs moved out of range.
Van Der Sluijs tries to bum rush Pariss with a series of wild strikes but Pariss uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Van Der Sluijs thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Der Sluijs scores with a decent looking hook.
A right-left combo lands from Pariss.
Pariss uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Der Sluijs.
Van Der Sluijs misses with a hook
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Pariss counters with a straight right hand.
Pariss defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Van Der Sluijs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Sluijs throws a lazy right hand but Pariss sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pariss keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Der Sluijs throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pariss counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pariss lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Van Der Sluijs circles away quickly and effectively.
Pariss slips a jab and a cross from Van Der Sluijs.
Pariss misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Der Sluijs.
Some wild striking there from Pariss.
Pariss throws a combination that misses
and Pariss takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Van Der Sluijs.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Laurens Van Der Sluijs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Der Sluijs has a takedown stuffed.
Laurens Van Der Sluijs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Sluijs misses with a wild body shot.
No joy there for Van Der Sluijs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pariss fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Van Der Sluijs takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Van Der Sluijs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pariss throws a hook to the side of Van Der Sluijs's head but Van Der Sluijs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Der Sluijs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Van Der Sluijs throws out a loose jab but Pariss uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Pariss as Van Der Sluijs shoots in.
Van Der Sluijs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Der Sluijs swings for the body but Pariss moves out of range.
Van Der Sluijs misses with the combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Van Der Sluijs.
Pariss will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Van Der Sluijs.
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 Laurens Van Der Sluijs.
Well Van Der Sluijs has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Laurens Van Der Sluijs!
Our winner, Laurens Van Der Sluijs, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quentin Troeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bart Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Troeman's entrance music is VYBZ KARTEL- DON'T RUN. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Quentin Troeman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bart Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson misses with a body shot.
Bart Simpson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Troeman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Troeman scoring well with a low kick there.
Troeman throws a jab but it's blocked by Simpson.
Simpson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Troeman.
Troeman slips a jab from Simpson.
Simpson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Troeman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Simpson misses with a double jab
and Troeman counters with a body kick that stops Simpson in his tracks momentarily.
Simpson avoids the head kick by Troeman.
Simpson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Troeman moves away.
Simpson misses with a looping right.
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!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Troeman.
Simpson misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simpson. Troeman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Simpson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Bart Simpson has been cut.
Simpson misses with a hook.
Simpson blocks a jab.
Troeman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Simpson throws a jab when Troeman was well out of range.
Troeman misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Troeman wants to land a leg kick but Simpson is out of range.
Simpson thows a leg kick but Troeman checks it
and Troeman counters with a stiff right hand.
Troeman moves forwards but Simpson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Simpson cracks Troeman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A shot to the liver by Troeman. Beautiful body shot.
Troeman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Troeman throws a body kick that misses.
Simpson scores with a decent looking hook.
Simpson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simpson throws a solid leg kick but Troeman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Simpson.
Simpson throws out a powerful jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Troeman.
Troeman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simpson.
Simpson throws a lazy uppercut
letting Troeman counter with a right hand.
Donk. Simpson catches Troeman right on the button with a cross.
A punch lands to the side of Troeman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Troeman with a hook.
That has opened up Bart Simpson's cut even more.
Troeman thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson throws a head kick but Troeman moves out of range.
Simpson throws a body punch but Troeman moves out of range.
Troeman lets loose with a powerful body kick. Simpson will feel that in the morning.
Simpson looks winded!
Nice body kick there by Troeman.
Troeman misses with a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Troeman.
Nice body kick there by Troeman.
Troeman throws a head kick that Simpson semi-blocks.
Troeman throws a right hand that Simpson ducks under and follows up with a left that Simpson also avoids with ease.
Troeman scores with a leg kick.
Troeman scores with a hook to the body. Simpson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Simpson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Troeman.
Troeman feints and then cracks Simpson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Simpson down.
Simpson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Troeman.
Troeman is looking to wear down Simpson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Troeman misses with a few strikes there.
Troeman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson throws a right hand that misses
and Troeman finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Simpson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Troeman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Simpson has time to react.
The cut above Bart Simpson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Troeman lands with a straight right. Simpson didn't see that one coming.
Troeman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Troeman lands a nice hook to Simpson's body. Simpson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Troeman throws a series of punches but Simpson avoids them all with ease.
Troeman throws a wild body kick that Simpson sees coming a mile off.
Troeman misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Troeman.
Bart Simpson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Simpson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Simpson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Troeman has time to react.
Troeman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Simpson in his tracks.
Troeman looks to score with a jab to the body but Simpson is just out of range.
Troeman delivers a nice body kick.
Troeman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Troeman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Troeman.
Troeman digs a good body shot into Simpson's ribs.
Simpson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Simpson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Troeman connects with an inside leg kick.
Troeman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Troeman.
Troeman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Simpson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Troeman had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Simpson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Troeman.
Troeman looks to score with a jab to the body but Simpson is just out of range.
Simpson swings widly with a right hand
and Troeman counters with a low kick, right behind Simpson 's knee.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Simpson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bart Simpson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Quentin Troeman!
Quentin Troeman very nearly forgot to thank The Stash House Nutrition *Q159* for $50 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Geissen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown has chosen Uncle Murda - My Moment as his entrance music. Anthony Brown has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Shawn Geissen's chin.
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245 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shawn Geissen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthony Brown!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Brown misses with a straight right.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Geissen.
Brown tests Geissen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brown missing with a left hand there. Geissen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brown tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Geissen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from Brown.
Brown throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Geissen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brown misses with a looping right.
Anthony Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown misses with a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Brown.
Brown darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Geissen's guard.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Geissen is keeping the position for now.
Geissen can't keep his opponent in guard - Brown advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Brown is looking to advance position but Geissen won't allow it.
Geissen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brown.
Geissen wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown working Geissen over with strikes.
Brown thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Geissen's head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown throws a strike but Geissen avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Brown trying to control but Geissen is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Geissen 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.
Geissen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brown loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Geissen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Geissen is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Anthony Brown hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A slow jab from Brown misses its intended target.
Brown takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brown digs a good body shot into Geissen's ribs.
A low kick from Geissen misses
and Brown counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Geissen thinking.
Brown throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Geissen.
It looks like Shawn Geissen has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown throws a hook but Geissen blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown clinches with his opponent.
Brown throws a knee to the head but misses.
Geissen manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Brown dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shawn Geissen's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Geissen misses the jab.
Geissen avoids the body shot from Brown.
Brown misses with a hook. Geissen ducked under it nicely.
Geissen misses with a looping right.
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab, jab by Brown - just one landing.
Brown shoots in but no luck this time.
Brown looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brown looks to land a left hand but Geissen moved out of range nicely.
Geissen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Geissen looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Brown connects with a leg kick. Geissen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Brown misses with a wild combination.
Brown lands with a shot to the body.
Brown looks to land a left hand but Geissen moved out of range nicely.
Geissen moves out of range of the body kick.
Geissen moves away from the strike by Brown.
Geissen with a nice cross.
A slow jab from Geissen misses its intended target.
Shawn Geissen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Geissen lands a jab to Brown's midsection.
Brown on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab from Geissen.
Brown scores with a jab to the body.
Geissen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Brown misses the jab.
Brown avoids the body shot from Geissen.
Geissen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Geissen moves away.
Brown throws a leg kick but Geissen checks it.
Anthony Brown seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brown misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown misses with a low kick.
Geissen misses with a looping left.
Brown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Geissen misses with a body kick.
Geissen cracks Brown with a good jab.
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Geissen.
Brown misses with an uppercut. Geissen saw that one coming.
Brown misses with a hook.
Brown tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Geissen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brown shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice cross by Geissen.
Brown dives in and grabs Geissen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Geissen pushes down on Brown's head and hops out.
Shawn Geissen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Brown.
Jab from Brown.
Geissen thuds a left hand into Brown's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown throws a lazy right hand but Geissen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brown moves away from the strike by Geissen.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown moves forwards but Geissen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Geissen.
Geissen throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Geissen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shawn Geissen'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.
Brown throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Geissen throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
Geissen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brown misses with a takedown attempt - Geissen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Geissen moves out of range of the leg kick from Brown.
Brown tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Geissen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brown. Brown circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Geissen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brown.
Geissen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brown can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown tries to score with a low kick but Geissen moves his leg out of the way.
Geissen keeps the fight on the outside.
A jab from Geissen misses.
A big right from Geissen misses.
Brown blocks a jab.
Brown takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A leg kick checked by Geissen.
A telegraphed right hand from Brown misses the target.
Brown fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Geissen is out of range.
Geissen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Geissen looks to throw the jab but Brown is out of range.
Geissen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Geissen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Anthony Brown has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Geissen.
Brown lands a nice shot that snaps Geissen's head back.
A combination from Brown does no damage.
Brown looks to land a right hand but Geissen moved out of range.
Geissen lands with a straight right. Brown didn't see that one coming.
Brown tries for a takedown but Geissen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brown looks to land a left hand but Geissen moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Brown misses.
Jab by Brown.
Geissen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Geissen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Brown tests Geissen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Geissen throws a low kick, looking for Brown's leg but Brown calmly moves out of range.
Brown scores with a decent looking hook.
Brown tries to clinch but Geissen moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Brown tenderised Geissen's leg. Geissen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brown keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Geissen.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Geissen thows a left - swing and a miss!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brown.
Shawn Geissen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Brown.
Geissen walks into a straight right hand from Brown.
Brown throws a jab when Geissen was well out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Geissen is just out of range.
Brown lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Geissen circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Shawn Geissen did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Geissen misses the jab.
Geissen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Geissen looks to land a right hand but Brown moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Geissen misses the target.
Brown throws out a loose jab but Geissen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown stuns Geissen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Geissen misses with a wild body shot.
Geissen throws a lazy right hand but Brown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Geissen misses with a straight left.
Brown changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown connects with a nice looking jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Geissen.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Geissen.
Brown throws a right hand that misses
and Geissen counters with a stiff right hand.
Geissen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brown defending well as Geissen loads up on a big left hand.
Geissen looks to land a left hand but Brown moved out of range nicely.
Geissen throws a head kick but Brown moves out of range.
Brown will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A swing and a miss from Brown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Geissen ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
Geissen throws a hook but Brown blocks it.
A slow jab from Geissen misses its intended target.
Geissen ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
Brown throws an overhand right that lands on Geissen's shoulder, as Geissen tries to avoid the shot.
Brown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Geissen misses with a looping right.
Brown defending well as Geissen loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Geissen does no damage.
Brown fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brown moves out of range as Geissen strikes.
Brown works the jab nicely.
Good leg kick by Brown there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A slow jab from Brown misses its intended target.
Geissen misses with a straight right.
Brown closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Geissen did well to prevent Brown getting side control.
Geissen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brown takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Geissen!
A nice elbow there by Brown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poor strikes thrown by Brown there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Brown throws some wild stikes that Geissen manages to avoid easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Geissen is now in Brown's guard. A big mistake from Brown there, giving up the dominant position!
Brown lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Geissen!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Brown dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Geissen tests Brown's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Geissen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Geissen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice defenses there by Brown.
Brown throws a right hand that Geissen ducks under and follows up with a left that Geissen also avoids with ease.
Brown scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Geissen misses the shot to the body.
Brown misses with a hook. Geissen ducked under it nicely.
Brown throws a leg kick but Geissen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Brown misses with a hook
letting Geissen counter with a right hand.
Geissen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brown misses the jab.
A big right from Brown misses.
Brown throws a big shot that misses.
Brown loads up on a big right hand but Geissen slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Geissen on the side of the head.
Geissen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Geissen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brown throws out the jab.
Geissen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brown finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Geissen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brown scores with a jab to the head.
Geissen missing with a left hand there. Brown was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Geissen.
Brown connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown jabs at Geissen's body.
Brown sizes up Geissen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Geissen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Brown.
Brown scores with a nice right hand.
Brown scores with a three punch combo!
Geissen throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it.
Brown moves out of range as Geissen strikes.
Geissen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Geissen throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Brown throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Geissen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brown takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Geissen drops his hands momentarily and Brown takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
Geissen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brown misses with a hook. Geissen ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Geissen missing with a left hand there. Brown was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brown's jab looks to have found its range, popping Geissen under the eye.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Brown comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brown has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 47:48
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 47:49
Judge James Glass scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Brown!
Anthony Brown is the new heavyweight champion!
Anthony Brown seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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