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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ray Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Pineda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardy comes to the cage accompanied by I shot the Sheriff. Ray Hardy could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mark Pineda's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Ray Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mark Pineda!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardy throws a shot from downtown. Pineda moves away and avoids it.
Hardy staying out of range there.
Pineda scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hardy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Pineda has hold of Hardy's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Hardy tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Pineda cranks the arm and Hardy screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Hardy, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mark Pineda!
A very excited looking Mark Pineda rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Kauffman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reed comes to the cage accompanied by Jean Baptiste Lully - Marche Royale. Chad Kauffman told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Oliver Reed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chad Kauffman!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reed pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kauffman back to the cage. Reed follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Chad Kauffman has been cut.
Reed staying out of range there.
Reed showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kauffman.
Reed circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Kauffman to the canvas! Kauffman doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Reed keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oliver Reed!
Oliver Reed took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'To say that I need a shower after tangling with that...that thing is an understatement. '.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marcel Cerdan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus of Nazareth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cerdan comes to the cage accompanied by French National Anthem. Marcel Cerdan has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
20 - 10 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marcel Cerdan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Jesus of Nazareth!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
of Nazareth takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
of Nazareth lands a nice hook to Cerdan's body. Cerdan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cerdan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cerdan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and of Nazareth counters with a straight right hand.
Cerdan misses with a hook.
of Nazareth misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cerdan thows a body shot but no joy.
Cerdan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
of Nazareth takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
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!
A big left from Cerdan misses.
Cerdan ducks under a wild hook from of Nazareth.
Cerdan looks to land a left hand but of Nazareth moved out of range nicely.
Cerdan misses with a body shot.
of Nazareth takes a swing at Cerdan's ribcage but misses.
Cerdan misses with a left hand
and of Nazareth counters with a good, hard body kick but Cerdan shrugs it off.
Cerdan defending well as of Nazareth loads up on a big left hand.
of Nazareth misses with an uppercut.
Cerdan just misses with a punch to the body.
of Nazareth finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cerdan checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
of Nazareth lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cerdan tests of Nazareth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slow jab from Cerdan misses its intended target.
Cerdan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cerdan misses with a right hand
and of Nazareth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from of Nazareth. Cerdan does a little dance to reset his feet.
of Nazareth fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
of Nazareth takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cerdan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but of Nazareth manages to avoid it.
of Nazareth misses with a low kick.
Cerdan checks a low kick from of Nazareth.
of Nazareth fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cerdan checks it well.
of Nazareth staying out of range there.
Cerdan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. of Nazareth doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
of Nazareth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
of Nazareth swats away the attempt to clinch by Cerdan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Cerdan.
Cerdan misses with an uppercut. of Nazareth saw that one coming.
Cerdan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cerdan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Cerdan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but of Nazareth moves away.
of Nazareth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cerdan.
Cerdan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
of Nazareth slips under a jab from Cerdan.
Cerdan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cerdan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
of Nazareth slips a straight right by Cerdan.
of Nazareth moves away from the strike by Cerdan.
of Nazareth scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cerdan doesn't seem bothered though.
of Nazareth looks to land a left hand but Cerdan moved out of range nicely.
Cerdan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
of Nazareth slips under a jab.
Cerdan loads up on a big right hand but of Nazareth slips the punch.
of Nazareth tries to move into range but Cerdan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
of Nazareth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
of Nazareth throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cerdan.
The referee calls for Cerdan to work.
of Nazareth throws a punch but it's blocked by Cerdan.
of Nazareth wants to get back to striking at distance but Cerdan won't allow it.
of Nazareth manages to break the clinch.
of Nazareth lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cerdan will feel that in the morning.
A clash of legs there as Cerdan blocks the low kick.
Cerdan throws an overhand right that lands on of Nazareth's shoulder, as of Nazareth tries to avoid the shot.
Cerdan misses with a left hand
and of Nazareth counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cerdan jabs of Nazareth to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
of Nazareth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cerdan.
of Nazareth lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cerdan tries to clinch but of Nazareth moves out of range.
of Nazareth attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from of Nazareth.
of Nazareth thows a body shot but no joy.
of Nazareth is looking to chop away at Cerdan's legs.
Cerdan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cerdan tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cerdan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cerdan has of Nazareth pressed against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
of Nazareth lands an uppercut.
of Nazareth scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cerdan is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for of Nazareth.
Oh Cerdan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cerdan misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jesus of Nazareth will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cerdan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
of Nazareth connects with a solid leg kick.
Cerdan misses the shot to the body.
Cerdan seems to have got his legs back now.
of Nazareth tries to keep at a distance but Cerdan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cerdan digs a right hand underneath of Nazareth's ribcage. of Nazareth let out a lung full of air as it connected.
of Nazareth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cerdan backwards.
of Nazareth swings wildly with an uppercut but Cerdan uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for of Nazareth.
Nice body punch from Cerdan.
of Nazareth manages to break the clinch.
Cerdan looks to throw the jab but of Nazareth is out of range.
Cerdan throws a poor cross that misses
and of Nazareth counters with a nice body shot.
of Nazareth throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cerdan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before of Nazareth can pounce on him.
Cerdan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but of Nazareth moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cerdan blocks a low kick nicely.
Cerdan is looking to clinch.
Cerdan scores with a nice head shot.
Cerdan throws a jab but it's blocked by of Nazareth.
An inside leg kick from of Nazareth misses.
of Nazareth lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
of Nazareth misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cerdan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
of Nazareth lands a nice looking body kick.
Cerdan checks a low kick from of Nazareth.
of Nazareth swats away the attempt to clinch by Cerdan.
Cerdan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by of Nazareth.
of Nazareth cracks the inside of Cerdan's front leg.
of Nazareth takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cerdan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
of Nazareth ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
of Nazareth chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A left lands for of Nazareth.
of Nazareth staying out of range there.
Cerdan tries to close the distance and clinch up but of Nazareth swats him away and circles back towards the center.
of Nazareth connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cerdan 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.
of Nazareth fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cerdan checks it well.
Cerdan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from of Nazareth.
of Nazareth fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cerdan checks it well.
of Nazareth throws a chopping leg kick but Cerdan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cerdan misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cerdan. of Nazareth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cerdan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
of Nazareth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
of Nazareth is looking to slow Cerdan down with leg kicks.
Cerdan throws a looping overhand right but of Nazareth ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for of Nazareth.
Cerdan thows a left - swing and a miss!
of Nazareth tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cerdan is able to avoid easily.
of Nazareth misses the shot to the body.
of Nazareth dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cerdan. That did some damage!
of Nazareth fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cerdan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cerdan clinches up with of Nazareth and pushes him back against the cage.
of Nazareth swings wildly with an uppercut but Cerdan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cerdan blocking some punches.
of Nazareth throws a head punch that misses.
of Nazareth is trying to push Cerdan away but Cerdan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for of Nazareth.
Cerdan wants to stall.
of Nazareth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
of Nazareth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cerdan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
of Nazareth thumps Cerdan with a low kick.
Cerdan throws a hook to the side of of Nazareth's head but of Nazareth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Cerdan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cerdan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with of Nazareth, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
of Nazareth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cerdan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but of Nazareth is keeping busy.
of Nazareth lands an uppercut.
Cerdan taking a breather.
of Nazareth misses with a punch on the inside.
of Nazareth leaning against his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head punch on the inside from of Nazareth fails to land.
of Nazareth doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cerdan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
of Nazareth tries to break free but Cerdan pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus of Nazareth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Cerdan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from of Nazareth.
of Nazareth is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cerdan rather than just go for the knockout.
Cerdan throws a low kick but of Nazareth avoids it.
Cerdan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the liver by Cerdan. Beautiful body shot.
Cerdan throws a shot from downtown. of Nazareth moves away and avoids it.
of Nazareth throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cerdan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cerdan closes the distance and clinches.
of Nazareth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
of Nazareth swings wildly with an uppercut but Cerdan uses good head movement to avoid it.
of Nazareth is looking to break free of the clinch but Cerdan has double underhooks.
Cerdan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
of Nazareth lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cerdan is struggling to control the position.
of Nazareth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by of Nazareth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cerdan misses with a hook to the ribs.
of Nazareth misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from of Nazareth fails to land.
of Nazareth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cerdan tries to throw a body punch but of Nazareth avoids it by throwing Cerdan back against the cage.
Jesus of Nazareth seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cerdan's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
of Nazareth scores with a shot to the side of Cerdan's head.
A short right from of Nazareth.
of Nazareth breaks from the clinch.
Cerdan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
of Nazareth will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cerdan avoids the head kick by of Nazareth.
of Nazareth throws a leg kick which misses Cerdan's front leg but catches the back leg as Cerdan tries to avoid it.
Cerdan checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cerdan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
of Nazareth looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
of Nazareth throws a head kick that misses.
A slow jab from Cerdan misses its intended target.
of Nazareth comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
of Nazareth blocks a jab.
Cerdan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract of Nazareth.
A nice leg kick lands there from of Nazareth.
Cerdan scores with a shot to the body.
of Nazareth throws out a leg kick but Cerdan moves out of range and of Nazareth only half commits.
of Nazareth misses with an attempted mid kick.
of Nazareth avoids the body shot from Cerdan.
A big left from Cerdan misses.
Cerdan swings widly with a right hand
and of Nazareth counters with an outside leg kick.
of Nazareth connects with a leg kick. Cerdan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
of Nazareth listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cerdan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
of Nazareth throws a quick inside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cerdan.
of Nazareth throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cerdan tries to close the distance and clinch up but of Nazareth swats him away and circles back towards the center.
of Nazareth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
of Nazareth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cerdan throws a big shot that misses.
of Nazareth throws a body punch but Cerdan moves out of range.
Cerdan lands a nice hook to of Nazareth's body. of Nazareth takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
of Nazareth misses the shot to the body.
Cerdan misses with a straight right.
Cerdan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cerdan blocks the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cerdan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits of Nazareths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
of Nazareth throws a body punch but Cerdan moves out of range.
Cerdan takes the fight into the clinch.
of Nazareth misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from of Nazareth.
of Nazareth is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
of Nazareth breaks the clinch.
of Nazareth takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cerdan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from of Nazareth.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cerdan walks into a jab.
The crowd cheers as Cerdan lands an impressive looking overhand right. of Nazareth doesn't seem phased though.
of Nazareth misses with a wild body shot.
Marcel Cerdan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cerdan lands a really nice looking cross but of Nazareth seems unphased.
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 Marcel Cerdan.
Well of Nazareth 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Payton Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Caldwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Payton Wright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmy Caldwell!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright drives through with a takedown into Caldwell's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Wright trying to control but Caldwell is working from the bottom.
Wright stopping the sweep attempt from Caldwell.
Wright trying to control but Caldwell is working from the bottom.
Wright lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wright trying to control but Caldwell is working from the bottom.
Caldwell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wright throws a big right hand that misses.
Wright wants to control from the top but Caldwell keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wright throws a hook but Caldwell blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright throws the left hand but Caldwell avoids the punch easily.
Nice body punch from Wright.
Caldwell tries to close the distance and clinch but Wright swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wright. Caldwell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Caldwell staying out of range there.
Wright digs a good hook to Caldwell's body.
Wright throws a front kick aimed at Caldwell's knee but Caldwell avoids it well.
Wright misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Caldwell.
Caldwell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Caldwell tries to clinch up but Wright circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright lands a slapping body shot.
Wright ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Caldwell moves away.
Payton Wright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Caldwell throws a looping overhand right but Wright ducks down to avoid it.
Wright swings away with a body shot that misses
so Caldwell counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wright keeping full guard, as Caldwell tries to pass.
Caldwell wants to control from the top but Wright keeps moving.
Wright seems keen to control Caldwell's posture.
Wright wants to get back to his feet but Caldwell is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Caldwell being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Wright throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wright is looking to chop away at Caldwell's legs.
Caldwell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wright sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Caldwell somewhat.
Caldwell checks a leg kick nicely.
Wright lands with an overhand left.
Caldwell has Wright up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caldwell misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Wright.
Wright goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Wright.
Caldwell prevents a body shot from Wright.
Wright wants a takedown but no success here.
Wright has Caldwell pressed against the cage, preventing Caldwell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wright lands with a light punch inside.
Caldwell misses with the head strike.
Wright lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wright throws a punch but it's blocked by Caldwell.
Wright throws a head punch that misses.
Wright misses with a hook from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Caldwell tries to break the clinch but Wright is controlling the position.
Wright prevents Caldwell from breaking the clinch.
Wright tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Caldwell breaks from the clinch.
Caldwell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wright.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Payton Wright dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Caldwell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wright throws a big shot that misses.
Caldwell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wright is fending him off so far but Caldwell persists. Nope, Wright circles away and we're back to standing.
Jimmy Caldwell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wright changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Caldwell misses the shot to the body.
Caldwell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Caldwell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Caldwell moves out of range as Wright strikes.
Caldwell takes one to the side of the head.
Wright leaves Caldwell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Caldwell takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright throws a body punch but Caldwell moves out of range.
Wright throws a solid leg kick but Caldwell takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wright.
Caldwell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A leg kick checked by Caldwell.
Payton Wright is winning the standup battle so far.
Wright circles away from the clinch attempt.
Caldwell checks the leg kick nicely there.
Good leg kick by Wright there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wright is looking to wear down Caldwell with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Caldwell closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wright did well to prevent Caldwell getting side control.
Wright is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wright has his hands clasped together around Caldwell's back. He's all about the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright is staying active underneath Caldwell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wright wants to control but Caldwell is keeping busy.
Wright is looking for a sweep. Caldwell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wright has one foot on Caldwell's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Wright fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Caldwell.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wright fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Caldwell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Caldwell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wright manages to avoid it.
Caldwell tests Wright's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright misses with an uppercut.
Wright drives through with a takedown into Caldwell's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wright preventing the sweep.
Wright in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wright might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wright trying to control the position from guard on top but Caldwell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Caldwell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wright avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Caldwell keeping moving, preventing Wright from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Caldwell's head.
Wright postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Caldwell is trying to keep Wright in close.
Wright got a little sloppy there for a moment and Caldwell has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wright has managed to get both his arms back between Caldwell's legs - danger averted.
Wright has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Caldwell can't keep his opponent in guard - Wright advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Caldwell is looking to control Wright's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Caldwell avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wright trying to control from half guard but Caldwell is working away.
Wright is really struggling to control Caldwell but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Payton Wright dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Caldwell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wright defends it nicely.
Jab by Wright.
Good exchange - Wright coming out on top.
Wright closes the distance and clinches.
Caldwell tries to circle away but Wright has him pinned against the cage.
Caldwell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Caldwell. Wright does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wright misses the jab.
Wright catches Caldwell with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The fighters circling - Wright throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caldwell takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Caldwell checks a leg kick.
Caldwell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wright is fending him off so far but Caldwell persists. Nope, Wright circles away and we're back to standing.
Wright attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Caldwell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wright cracks a nice hook into Caldwell's ribs.
Wright looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Caldwell is looking to clinch but Wright is avoiding it.
Wright circles away from the clinch attempt.
Caldwell tries for a takedown but Wright circles away easily
and Wright counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Payton Wright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Caldwell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wright lands a slapping body shot.
A big right from Wright misses.
Caldwell moves out of range of the strikes.
Wright misses with a head kick.
Caldwell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
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!
Caldwell closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wright circles away.
Wright throws a push kick but Caldwell slaps the foot to one side.
Wright misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caldwell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wright.
Wright tests Caldwell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wright lands a body shot.
Caldwell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wright.
Caldwell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wright counters with a three punch combo that has Caldwell backing up. Caldwell nods at Wright to acknowledge the strikes.
Wright scores with a punch to the head.
Wright stuffs the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright fails to land with a series of punches.
Jimmy Caldwell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wright takes a swing at Caldwell's ribcage but misses.
Wright misses with a wild combination.
A slow jab from Wright misses its intended target.
Wright throws a right hand that misses
and Caldwell counters by clinching up.
Caldwell misses with a body punch.
Caldwell tries to throw a body punch but Wright avoids it by throwing Caldwell back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wright lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wright prevents a body shot from Caldwell.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Caldwell pushes Wright back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wright misses with a punch on the inside.
Wright throws a punch but it's blocked by Caldwell.
And that's the end of the fight!
Payton Wright showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wright 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Payton Wright!
A less than humble Payton Wright misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny OReilly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Max Bear has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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280 lbs
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255 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johnny OReilly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 25 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Bear!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from OReilly misses.
OReilly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bear manages to avoid it.
Johnny OReilly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OReilly dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bear decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bear is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bear working over OReilly with some ground and pound. OReilly looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OReilly pushes Bear off looking to stand but Bear dives back in and keeps control.
OReilly trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Bear is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bear is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. OReilly doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bear.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bear thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed OReilly's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
OReilly blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bear.
Bear seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but OReilly does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bear moves into full mount! OReilly won't be happy about that!
Bear trying to control but he's not successful this time.
OReilly wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bear unloads with some shots from mount but OReilly bucks and avoids them well.
OReilly is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Bear pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
OReilly's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Bear breaks from OReilly's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Bear tries to control but OReilly wriggling away.
OReilly taking shots to the head.
OReilly's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Bear tries to control but OReilly wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You get the feeling that OReilly really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Bear working OReilly over with strikes here.
Bear trying to control but OReilly is having none of it.
Bear landing shots from mount.
OReilly is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OReilly is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Bear can't control as he wanted to and OReilly manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bear is sneakily working for an arm triangle but OReilly sees it coming and defends easily.
OReilly tries to kick Bear off but Bear keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bear is trying to control the action in half guard but OReilly is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
OReilly kicks off Bear and gets to his feet.
Bear swings for the body but OReilly moves out of range.
Johnny OReilly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bear throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around OReilly's waist but OReilly gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bear off to one side.
Bear shoots in looking for a takedown but OReilly manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bear's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
OReilly lands a nice looking body shot.
Bear looks winded!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
OReilly stalks Bear and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bear's face. Bear staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Max Bear has been cut.
OReilly swings for the body but Bear moves out of range.
Bear shoots in looking for a takedown. OReilly tries to sprawl out of it but Bear keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. OReilly manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnny OReilly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Bear.
Bear tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but OReilly paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Bear dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max Bear's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
OReilly with a nice cross.
Bear fails with the takedown.
Bear wants to clinch.
Bear fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. OReilly sprawls well initially but Bear persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
OReilly wants to get back to his feet.
Bear stands up from half guard.
OReilly lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bear backs up 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!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bear.
Johnny OReilly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from OReilly misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OReilly ducks right into an uppercut from Bear.
Bear wants to clinch.
Bear looks up at the clock. Bad move! OReilly lands a right hand from hell, dropping Bear. OReilly pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny OReilly!
Johnny OReilly took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Wolfpack Blood Labs Q158-Q155 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Konrad Koltun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Dingdown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koltun comes to the cage accompanied by Hans Solo - Dopoki jestem. Dingdown has chosen Baggy Trousers as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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152 lbs
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160 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
24 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Konrad Koltun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ben Dingdown!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dingdown throws a head kick that misses.
Koltun misses with a takedown attempt - Dingdown sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Dingdown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koltun throws a series of punches but Dingdown avoids them all with ease.
Koltun with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Koltun just misses with a punch to the body.
Dingdown connects with a high kick.
Koltun scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Koltun changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dingdown tries to avoid it but Koltun manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dingdown to the ground. Dingdown escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Koltun wants to clinch up but Dingdown keeps it at a distance.
Dingdown walks into a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dingdown fails in his attempt to clinch.
Koltun thows a leg kick but Dingdown checks it
and Dingdown counters with a nice uppercut.
Dingdown throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Koltun.
Koltun stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dingdown throws a series of punches but Koltun moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Koltun.
Dingdown thows a body shot but no joy.
Dingdown scores with a head kick.
Dingdown blocks the body kick.
Dingdown misses with a wild combination.
Koltun swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dingdown counters with a nice low kick that buckles Koltun's knee momentarily.
Koltun checks the leg kick.
Dingdown throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dingdown swings for the body but Koltun moves out of range.
Dingdown takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Koltun misses with a lunging right hand
and Dingdown counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Koltun is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dingdown sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konrad Koltun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dingdown lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Koltun at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dingdown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Koltun.
Koltun walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dingdown is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Koltun rather than just go for the knockout.
Dingdown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dingdown tries a head kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from Koltun.
Dingdown throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koltun sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Koltun plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dingdown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dingdown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Dingdown misses.
Koltun clinches up against the cage.
Koltun tries to break the clinch but Dingdown is controlling the position.
Dingdown misses with a body punch.
Koltun lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koltun stalling in the clinch but Dingdown improves position.
A head punch on the inside from Dingdown fails to land.
Dingdown with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A body shot lands from Dingdown.
Dingdown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Koltun's elbow.
Dingdown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dingdown has Koltun pressed against the cage, preventing Koltun from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Koltun tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dingdown stalling in the clinch but Koltun improves position.
A short uppercut from Koltun.
Koltun tries to circle away but Dingdown has him pinned against the cage.
Dingdown manages to break the clinch.
Dingdown wants to clinch.
Koltun moves out of range as Dingdown strikes.
Koltun pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koltun shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dingdown is concentrating on defense, preventing Koltun from advancing position.
Koltun trying to control the action but Dingdown is working from the bottom.
Koltun working the head and body with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koltun is trying to control the action in half guard but Dingdown is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Koltun thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Koltun is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Koltun stops Dingdown from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Konrad Koltun will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Koltun throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dingdown was covering up waiting for the punch and Koltun finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Koltun trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koltun is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Koltun stops Dingdown from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Koltun accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Koltun stays in close to Dingdown's body and controls the position.
Dingdown tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koltun cracks Dingdown with a solid left hand.
Koltun stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dingdown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Koltun 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Konrad Koltun wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Dingdown throws a sloppy head kick and Koltun moves out of range easily.
Dingdown misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dingdown rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Koltun moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koltun is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dingdown's half guard.
Koltun is looking to take a break and control but Dingdown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Koltun performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dingdown keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dingdown is looking to improve his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Konrad Koltun.
Koltun walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dingdown checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Koltun slips a jab from Dingdown.
Dingdown gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Koltun.
A jab from Dingdown misses.
Dingdown gets caught napping as Koltun dives in and scores a takedown. Dingdown manages to retain guard.
Koltun trying to control but Dingdown is working from the bottom.
Koltun passes Dingdown's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Koltun not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koltun wants to control but Dingdown is keeping him busy.
Koltun not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Koltun stops Dingdown from getting back to his feet.
Dingdown is staying active underneath Koltun, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Koltun lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dingdown desperately trying to maintain half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koltun throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konrad Koltun dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Dingdown throws a lazy head kick
and Koltun counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Koltun throws a low kick but Dingdown avoids it.
Koltun scores with a kick to the body.
Koltun throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Koltun misses the body punch
and Dingdown counters with a left to the body.
Dingdown connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Koltun moves away from the strike by Dingdown.
Dingdown throws a lazy head kick
enabling Koltun to counter with a crisp jab.
Koltun tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Koltun uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Koltun comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dingdown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koltun lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dingdown looks to score with a jab to the body but Koltun is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Koltun.
Dingdown with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Koltun to score with a decent uppercut.
Koltun avoids a punch combination nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Koltun.
Dingdown has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Koltun.
Koltun bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dingdown missing with a left hand there. Koltun was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sloppy strikes from Dingdown. Those never looked like landing.
Dingdown is looking to clinch.
Koltun lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dingdown will feel that in the morning.
Ben Dingdown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dingdown takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice jab there from Koltun.
Koltun swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ben Dingdown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dingdown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dingdown showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Koltun.
Dingdown throws a low kick but Koltun moves out of range easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Koltun darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dingdown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dingdown misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Koltun counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Koltun as he connects with a hook.
Koltun shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Koltun 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.
Konrad Koltun is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Koltun is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dingdown!
Konrad Koltun overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Koltun connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Dingdown is squirming around, avoiding Koltun's attempts to control the action.
Koltun controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koltun landing strikes, looking to finish!
Koltun landing punches.
Koltun misses with a head shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koltun unloading with bombs!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dingdown throwing hammer fists to the chest of Koltun. What's that going to do exactly?
Koltun wants to control the pace but Dingdown is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Konrad Koltun showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Koltun 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konrad Koltun!
A victorious Konrad Koltun thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Keast Kann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bod Zio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zio is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Old Mcdonald had a farm. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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145 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
22 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Keast Kann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 2, fighting out of London, Bod Zio!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kann rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zio moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big right from Kann misses.
Zio misses with an uppercut. Kann saw that one coming.
Zio fakes the leg kick and cracks Kann in the body.
Kann shoots in for a double leg but Zio sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zio throws a right hand that misses
and Kann counters with a series of strikes. Zio will be more careful next time no doubt.
Zio is looking to slow Kann down with leg kicks.
Zio catches Kann with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zio throws an off balance right hand
and Kann counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zio looking for a guillotine here but Kann defends easily.
Kann is in close to Zio's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Zio is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zio is looking for a triangle but Kann pushes his legs off easily.
Kann is working Zio over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kann working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kann in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kann won't allow Zio to sweep him here.
Zio has momentary wrist control but Kann slips an elbow through the middle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kann's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zio is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kann is aware though and is defending well.
Kann passes Zio's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kann throwing shots but Zio is blocking nicely.
Zio trying to hold on to Kann's head to control him but Kann postures up.
Kann prevents Zio from improving his position.
Kann lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Zio trying to control but Kann postures up.
Kann lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two 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!
Kann thows a huge punch but Zio dodges it nicely.
Kann lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kann has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Zio avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kann.
Zio looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kann is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Zio trying to hold on to Kann's head to control him but Kann postures up.
Kann moves nicely into side control.
Kann working the ground and pound.
Kann is chipping away with strikes.
Kann is putting a hurting on Zio here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zio wants to control but Kann postures up.
Kann lands a nice forearm strike.
Zio is rocked!
You can see the frustration on Zio's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Zio is still in real trouble! Can Kann finish him?
Kann is putting a hurting on Zio here, landing some big shots from side control.
Zio is trying to get back to half guard.
Kann lands a strong strike to the head of Zio. That's dazed him! Kann looking to finish here. Zio is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Kann lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keast Kann!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Troy Mccoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christer Pettersson (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 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Troy Mccoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Christer Pettersson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mccoy throws a lazy head kick
and Pettersson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mccoy throws a lazy right hand but Pettersson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mccoy throws a leg kick which misses Pettersson's front leg but catches the back leg as Pettersson tries to avoid it.
Pettersson slaps away a takedown attempt from Mccoy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pettersson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pettersson misses with a low kick.
Pettersson throws a low kick but Mccoy avoids it.
Pettersson throws a front kick aimed at Mccoy's knee but Mccoy avoids it well.
Mccoy shoots in for a double leg but Pettersson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Troy Mccoy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mccoy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettersson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mccoy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pettersson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pettersson lands a nice shot that snaps Mccoy's head back.
Pettersson slips a jab from Mccoy.
Mccoy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pettersson is out of range and Mccoy settles back down.
Mccoy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pettersson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mccoy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mccoy looks to land a left hand but Pettersson moved out of range nicely.
Christer Pettersson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mccoy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mccoy tried to score with a low kick but Pettersson checks it.
Mccoy connects with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No luck for Mccoy with that takedown attempt.
Pettersson throws out a powerful jab.
Pettersson throws a hook to the side of Mccoy's head but Mccoy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mccoy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pettersson circles away.
A jab from Mccoy does it's job there.
Mccoy misses with an uppercut
and Pettersson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mccoy dips to his left and cracks Pettersson with an uppercut!
Mccoy throws a poor cross that misses
and Pettersson counters with a solid body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mccoy.
Pettersson feints and then cracks Mccoy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mccoy down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mccoy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pettersson counters with a stiff right hand.
Pettersson blocks a jab.
Mccoy misses with a head kick.
Mccoy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pettersson.
Mccoy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mccoy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pettersson pinned against the cage. Pettersson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pettersson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A low kick from Pettersson misses
and Mccoy counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mccoy throws a jab when Pettersson was well out of range.
Mccoy fails to land the takedown.
Mccoy throws a leg kick but Pettersson moved away.
Mccoy throws a hook but Pettersson blocks it.
Pettersson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mccoy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pettersson looks to land a left hand but Mccoy moved out of range nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mccoy thows a body shot but no joy.
Mccoy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mccoy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pettersson's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Mccoy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pettersson throws an overhand right that lands on Mccoy's shoulder, as Mccoy tries to avoid the shot.
Mccoy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mccoy slips under a jab from Pettersson.
Mccoy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pettersson looks to land a left hand but Mccoy moved out of range nicely.
Mccoy misses with an uppercut.
Mccoy avoids a kick to the body.
A low kick from Pettersson is predictable there
enabling Mccoy to counter with a crisp jab.
Pettersson avoids the head kick by Mccoy.
Mccoy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mccoy connects with a right hand. Pettersson shakes it off.
Mccoy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettersson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Troy Mccoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pettersson throws a right hand that misses
and Mccoy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pettersson misses with a kick to the body.
Mccoy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pettersson counters with a low kick, right behind Mccoy 's knee.
Pettersson misses with an uppercut
and Mccoy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mccoy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pettersson.
Pettersson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Pettersson lands a really nice looking cross but Mccoy seems unphased.
Mccoy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pettersson to the mat! Pettersson manages to get full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pettersson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mccoy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mccoy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mccoy wants to control from the top but Pettersson keeps moving.
Mccoy keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pettersson's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mccoy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pettersson controlling the position.
Pettersson keeping moving, preventing Mccoy from controlling successfully.
Pettersson is trying to control the position but Mccoy postures up.
Pettersson keeping moving, preventing Mccoy from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mccoy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mccoy moves out of range as Pettersson throws a body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pettersson.
Mccoy misses with a head kick.
Jab from Pettersson.
Pettersson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mccoy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mccoy connects with a solid leg kick.
Mccoy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pettersson scoring well with a low kick there.
Pettersson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mccoy shoots in and drives through. Pettersson sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Pettersson lands but Mccoy takes it in his stride.
Pettersson slips a straight right by Mccoy.
Mccoy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pettersson needs to keep his hands up - Mccoy had a free shot at his head there.
Pettersson throws a leg kick but Mccoy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mccoy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pettersson moves away from the strike by Mccoy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mccoy shoots in and drives through. Pettersson sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Troy Mccoy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mccoy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pettersson.
Pettersson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Troy Mccoy dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Pettersson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mccoy swings widly with a right hand
and Pettersson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mccoy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pettersson's waist but Pettersson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mccoy off to one side.
Mccoy shoots for a takedown but Pettersson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pettersson misses the jab.
Mccoy throws a right hand that misses
and Pettersson counters with a thumping low kick.
Mccoy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pettersson.
A big left from Pettersson misses.
Pettersson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mccoy throws out a loose jab but Pettersson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A low kick from Mccoy is predictable there
and Pettersson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Mccoy or perhaps it was just good defense by Pettersson which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Troy Mccoy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mccoy misses with a low kick as Pettersson jumps back.
Pettersson with a hook.
Pettersson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mccoy counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Pettersson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Pettersson throws a jab but it's blocked by Mccoy.
Mccoy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pettersson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Mccoy really felt that one!
Mccoy shoots in and drives through. Pettersson sprawls well.
Pettersson lands with an overhand left.
Mccoy throws a jab but it's blocked by Pettersson.
Mccoy throws a combination that misses
and Mccoy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Christer Pettersson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettersson throws a hook but Mccoy blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mccoy throws a looping overhand right but Pettersson ducks down to avoid it.
Pettersson avoids the body shot from Mccoy.
Mccoy looks to land a right hand but Pettersson moved out of range.
Mccoy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mccoy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pettersson.
Pettersson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mccoy is able to avoid easily.
Mccoy moves out of range of the body kick from Pettersson.
Mccoy slips a jab from Pettersson.
A lazy body kick from Mccoy
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettersson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Donk. Pettersson catches Mccoy right on the button with a cross.
Pettersson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mccoy checks it well.
Mccoy misses with a takedown attempt
and Pettersson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mccoy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pettersson's waist but Pettersson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mccoy off to one side.
Christer Pettersson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pettersson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mccoy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Pettersson misses its intended target.
Pettersson connects with a right hand. Mccoy shakes it off.
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!
Pettersson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pettersson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Pettersson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pettersson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mccoy moves out of range of the body kick.
Pettersson looks to land a right hand but Mccoy moved out of range.
Pettersson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mccoy.
Mccoy slips a jab from Pettersson.
Troy Mccoy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pettersson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like Troy Mccoy has been cut.
Pettersson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pettersson motions for Mccoy to come forward. Pettersson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pettersson misses with an uppercut.
Mccoy jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christer Pettersson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mccoy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Troy Mccoy!
Troy Mccoy really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zulu Chaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kamil Tomcik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chaka comes to the cage accompanied by Bohemian Rapsody. The crowd seem to be enjoying Tomcik's choice of entrance music: T Pain & Hot Dollar - Who The Fuck Is That . These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Zulu Chaka!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kamil Tomcik!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chaka lands a head kick!
Tomcik thumps Chaka with a low kick.
Chaka moves out of range of the strikes.
Chaka takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A shot to the liver by Tomcik. Beautiful body shot.
Chaka avoids the head kick by Tomcik.
Chaka misses with a body kick.
Chaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chaka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Tomcik manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chaka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tomcik with a jab.
Tomcik uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chaka.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chaka walks into a left hand.
Chaka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tomcik.
Tomcik lands a glancing blow to the side of Chaka's head.
Tomcik avoids the body shot from Chaka.
Tomcik waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chaka.
Crunch! Tomcik slams his shin into Chaka's torso.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaka fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tomcik has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tomcik checks a low kick from Chaka.
Chaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tomcik.
Tomcik swings widly with a right hand
and Chaka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab, jab by Tomcik - just one landing.
Tomcik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chaka misses with a wild body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Tomcik as he connects with a hook.
Chaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tomcik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chaka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chaka throws a hook but Tomcik avoids it easily.
Chaka has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tomcik.
Tomcik scores with a shot to the body.
Tomcik scores with a sloppy right hand. Chaka should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tomcik lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tomcik checks a leg kick nicely.
Chaka misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaka tries to clinch up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tomcik, as that shot connected.
Tomcik scoring well with a low kick there.
Chaka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tomcik can pounce on him.
Tomcik checks the leg kick.
Chaka lands the left hand.
Tomcik sizes up Chaka with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chaka shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tomcik.
Zulu Chaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chaka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tomcik lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tomcik scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chaka takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Chaka tries to score with a low kick but Tomcik moves his leg out of the way.
Tomcik looks to score with a jab to the body but Chaka is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Tomcik misses the target.
Chaka misses with a kick to the body
and Tomcik counters with a solid body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomcik scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chaka blocks a head kick by Tomcik.
Tomcik works Chaka's body with a nice hook.
Tomcik feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chaka's calf.
Chaka thows a leg kick but Tomcik checks it
and Tomcik counters with a single leg into guard. Chaka didn't expect that.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Chaka is trying to hold Tomcik in close to prevent damage but Tomcik has managed to pass into half guard.
Chaka looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tomcik connects with a nice short shot to Chaka's temple.
Tomcik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chaka keeps working.
Chaka regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chaka escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tomcik gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tomcik pushing down on Chaka's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomcik is pressing down on Chaka's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chaka is holding on for now.
Tomcik not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chaka is trying to control but Tomcik passes into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chaka is looking to reverse the position.
Tomcik working the head and body with strikes.
Chaka manages to get back to half guard.
Chaka keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chaka is looking to improve his position.
Tomcik is trying to control the action in half guard but Chaka is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chaka wants to improve his position but Tomcik is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kamil Tomcik dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A shot to the liver by Tomcik. Beautiful body shot.
Tomcik throws a sloppy head kick and Chaka moves out of range easily.
Chaka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A bone on bone clash there as Tomcik blocks the leg kick.
Chaka attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A good leg kick by Tomcik.
Tomcik misses with a series of wild punches.
Tomcik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tomcik buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chaka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chaka misses with a looping right.
Tomcik throws the left hand but Chaka avoids the punch easily.
Chaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tomcik.
Chaka throws a front kick that sends Tomcik stumbling back into the cage.
Good exchange - Tomcik coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaka lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Chaka.
Tomcik takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fighters circling - Chaka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tomcik looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tomcik jabs Chaka to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tomcik slips a straight right by Chaka.
Chaka 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.
Chaka does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Chaka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice shot lands for Tomcik.
Chaka has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Tomcik looks to score with a jab to the body but Chaka is just out of range.
A low kick from Chaka is predictable there
and Tomcik counters with a nice body shot.
Tomcik swats away the attempt to clinch by Chaka.
Tomcik lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chaka takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tomcik lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kamil Tomcik seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chaka motions for Tomcik to come forward. Chaka throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chaka throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tomcik lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tomcik paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tomcik lands a body shot.
Chaka swinging wildly here.
Tomcik lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chaka at a distance.
Chaka throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chaka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tomcik uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chaka.
Chaka is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Chaka throws a jab but it's blocked by Tomcik.
That kick from Tomcik tenderised Chaka's leg. Chaka is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaka throws a front kick aimed at Tomcik's knee but Tomcik avoids it well.
Nice jab there from Tomcik.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chaka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chaka takes one to the side of the head.
Tomcik throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tomcik scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chaka throws a chopping leg kick but Tomcik manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tomcik cracks the inside of Chaka's front leg.
Chaka thumps Tomcik with a low kick.
Chaka clinches with his opponent.
Tomcik jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Chaka walks away with a smile on his face. Tomcik gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tomcik throws a head kick that half lands.
Tomcik moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tomcik takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tomcik throws a looping overhand right but Chaka ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomcik looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Chaka trying to control the position.
Chaka isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Tomcik stacks Chaka on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Tomcik!
Tomcik wants to control but Chaka is keeping him busy.
Chaka is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tomcik working the head and body with strikes.
Chaka gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Tomcik missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kamil Tomcik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tomcik digs a good hook to Chaka's body.
Tomcik scores with a body shot.
Chaka throws a body punch but Tomcik moves out of range.
Tomcik digs a good hook to Chaka's body.
Chaka throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tomcik counters with a stiff right hand.
Chaka takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tomcik takes one on the button.
Tomcik ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tomcik circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tomcik scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chaka in his tracks.
Chaka fails to land with a series of punches.
Tomcik tries to land a body kick
and Chaka counters with a good low kick that Tomcik was not able to check.
That kick from Chaka tenderised Tomcik's leg. Tomcik is trying to keep his angry face on.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chaka fails to land with a series of punches.
Tomcik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chaka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tomcik.
Tomcik connects with a body shot.
Chaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tomcik works Chaka's body with a nice hook.
Tomcik feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chaka's calf.
Chaka takes one to the side of the head.
Tomcik keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Chaka misses with a few strikes there.
Tomcik takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tomcik scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tomcik thuds his shin into the meat of Chaka's side.
Nice uppercut lands for Tomcik. That snapped Chaka's head back.
A left lands for Tomcik.
Chaka misses the body punch
and Tomcik counters with a left to the body.
Tomcik scores with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tomcik takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tomcik avoids the body shot from Chaka.
Chaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tomcik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chaka manages to avoid it.
Tomcik looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tomcik connects with a body shot.
Tomcik dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chaka. That did some damage!
Tomcik throws a front kick that sends Chaka stumbling back into the cage.
Tomcik wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tomcik fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tomcik lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tomcik jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chaka throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomcik cracks a nice hook into Chaka's ribs.
Tomcik ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chaka stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tomcik.
The fighters circling - Chaka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chaka throws a looping overhand right but Tomcik ducks down to avoid it.
Chaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Tomcik scoring well with a low kick there.
Tomcik connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tomcik lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chaka takes a swing at Tomcik's ribcage but misses.
Tomcik throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Chaka gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jab by Tomcik.
Chaka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Tomcik manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chaka looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Chaka scores with a nice right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomcik misses with a wild body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chaka fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tomcik checks it well.
Tomcik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chaka moves away.
Chaka slips a jab from Tomcik.
Tomcik slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chaka throws a shot to the body.
Tomcik blocks a jab.
Chaka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tomcik scores with a jab.
Good shot there by Tomcik.
Chaka lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tomcik stuns Chaka with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chaka closes the distance and clinches.
Tomcik is trying to stall.
Tomcik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kamil Tomcik really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Chaka throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chaka shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tomcik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chaka.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tomcik crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Chaka - the referee stops the clock and Tomcik gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Chaka. Tomcik manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Chaka looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tomcik misses with an uppercut. Chaka saw that one coming.
Chaka scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tomcik staying out of range there.
Tomcik scores with a punch to the head.
Chaka takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tomcik throws out a leg kick but Chaka moves out of range and Tomcik only half commits.
Chaka throws a right hand that Tomcik ducks under and follows up with a left that Tomcik also avoids with ease.
Jab from Tomcik.
Chaka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tomcik has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Chaka.
Tomcik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chaka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaka throws a hook to the side of Tomcik's head but Tomcik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A low kick from Chaka misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tomcik.
Tomcik works Chaka's body with a nice hook.
Tomcik scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chaka in his tracks.
Chaka will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Tomcik is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chaka thows a body shot but no joy.
Tomcik fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tomcik on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tomcik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chaka takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tomcik's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chaka connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tomcik scrambles back to his feet.
Chaka doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chaka lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tomcik. Chaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tomcik walks into a left hand.
Nice body kick there by Tomcik.
Chaka lands with an overhand left.
Tomcik throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chaka thuds his right hand into Tomcik's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tomcik scores with a nice body kick.
Tomcik buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chaka swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Chaka throws a leg kick but Tomcik checks it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tomcik.
Chaka tries a head kick but it misses.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Chaka has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chaka breaks the clinch.
Chaka is looking to chop away at Tomcik's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Tomcik misses its intended target.
Chaka attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tomcik lands a right hook to the body.
Tomcik thumps Chaka with a low kick.
Tomcik paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Chaka throws a jab when Tomcik was well out of range.
Tomcik digs a good body shot into Chaka's ribs.
Tomcik is looking to slow Chaka down with leg kicks.
Tomcik throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A big right from Chaka misses.
Chaka misses with a body kick.
Chaka checks a leg kick.
Chaka misses with a looping left.
Chaka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaka takes one to the chin there.
Chaka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tomcik just misses with a punch to the body.
Good leg kick by Chaka there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tomcik scores with a nice head shot.
Tomcik circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tomcik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tomcik moves away from the strike by Chaka.
A head kick misses from Tomcik.
Tomcik scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Chaka wants to slow Tomcik down by chopping away at his legs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chaka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tomcik motions for Chaka to come forward. Tomcik throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tomcik scores with a jab. Chaka acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tomcik shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Kamil Tomcik will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Chaka misses with an uppercut.
Chaka throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tomcik throws a right and a left that Chaka avoids nicely.
Chaka swings for the body but Tomcik moves out of range.
Chaka wants to clinch up but Tomcik keeps it at a distance.
Nice shot by Chaka.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tomcik.
Tomcik dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tomcik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chaka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tomcik walks into a straight right hand from Chaka.
Tomcik pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chaka is out of range and Tomcik settles back down.
Chaka slips a jab from Tomcik.
Tomcik ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chaka moves away.
Chaka takes one to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Chaka misses
and Tomcik makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Chaka really felt that one!
Chaka swings for the body but Tomcik moves out of range.
Chaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chaka misses with an uppercut.
Chaka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chaka throws the left hand but Tomcik avoids the punch easily.
Chaka misses with a few strikes there.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Chaka gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Chaka thuds a left hand into Tomcik's body.
Chaka throws a shot from downtown. Tomcik moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Chaka misses.
Tomcik lands with a shot to the body.
Tomcik throws a jab but it's blocked by Chaka.
Tomcik feints and then cracks Chaka's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chaka down.
Zulu Chaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaka walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tomcik checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tomcik looks to throw the jab but Chaka is out of range.
Tomcik misses with an uppercut. Chaka saw that one coming.
Chaka connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tomcik. Tomcik circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chaka is looking to land body kicks.
Tomcik changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chaka tries to avoid it but Tomcik manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chaka to the ground. Chaka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Chaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tomcik.
Tomcik lands a high kick!
Tomcik lands a nice hook to Chaka's body. Chaka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tomcik checks the leg kick nicely there.
Chaka throws a front kick aimed at Tomcik's knee but Tomcik avoids it well.
Chaka throws a leg kick but Tomcik sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tomcik fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tomcik thows a leg kick but Chaka checks it
and Chaka counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaka tries to clinch but Tomcik moves out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Tomcik finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tomcik connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The fighters circling - Chaka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kamil Tomcik is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tomcik throws a leg kick but Chaka moved away.
Tomcik tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tomcik throws a head kick that half lands.
Chaka avoids a kick to the body.
Tomcik jabs Chaka right on the nose. Chaka blinks but takes it well.
Tomcik misses the shot to the body.
Chaka connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tomcik avoids a kick to the body.
Chaka misses the jab.
Tomcik misses with a straight right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Chaka. Tomcik does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomcik lands a nice hook to Chaka's body. Chaka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chaka scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chaka loads up on a big right hand but Tomcik slips the punch.
Chaka walks into a stiff left hand from Tomcik.
Tomcik with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chaka throws a solid leg kick but Tomcik takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chaka.
Chaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Chaka misses with a wild combination.
Chaka throws a low kick but Tomcik moves out of range easily.
Nice uppercut there from Tomcik.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chaka looks to land a right hand but Tomcik moved out of range.
Chaka just misses with a punch to the body.
Chaka swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tomcik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zulu Chaka showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tomcik 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 James Glass scores the fight 46:49
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 46:49
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kamil Tomcik!
Kamil Tomcik is the new middleweight champion!
Post fight, Kamil Tomcik took to the microphone: 'Zulu's a tough guy but I came here to collect what's mine. Women, lots of women!!! Oh and the belt too.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sun Ra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Marciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marciano has chosen lets dance as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sun Ra!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Rocky Marciano!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marciano connects with a solid leg kick.
Ra tried to score with a low kick but Marciano checks it.
Marciano lands a right hook to the body.
Marciano misses with a few strikes there.
Marciano connects with a body shot that sends Ra's belly button to the back.
Ra throws a head kick that misses
and Marciano counters with a head kick.
Marciano smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ra attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Marciano is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Marciano tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Marciano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ra looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Marciano works Ra's body with a nice hook.
Marciano lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ra throws a jab but it's blocked by Marciano.
Ra lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ra bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Ra there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A big right from Marciano misses.
Ra tries a low kick but Marciano avoids it.
Rocky Marciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marciano walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ra checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ra explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Marciano blocks a head kick by Ra.
Ra tries a head kick but it misses.
Marciano lands with an uppercut that bounces Ra off the cage and back into range.
Marciano looks to land a left hand but Ra moved out of range nicely.
Ra avoids the body shot from Marciano.
Marciano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ra sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ra throws a body kick that misses.
Ra misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marciano keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Marciano connects with a right hand. Ra shakes it off.
The fighters circle momentarily. Marciano darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Marciano's corner calls for a 1-2. Marciano obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ra takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Marciano scores with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marciano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ra.
Ra throws a low kick but Marciano avoids it.
Ra blocks a jab.
Ra's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Marciano connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ra scrambles back to his feet.
Ra moves out of range of the strikes.
Marciano blocks a head kick by Ra.
Ra scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Marciano getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marciano tries a head kick but it misses.
Ra avoids the head kick by Marciano.
Ra walks into a jab.
Marciano throws a head kick that misses
and Ra counters with a nice leg kick.
Marciano looks to score with a jab to the body but Ra is just out of range.
Marciano takes a swing at Ra's ribcage but misses.
Ra attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ra throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Marciano throws a leg kick but Ra sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ra tries a head kick but it misses.
Marciano throws a leg kick
and Ra counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marciano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ra misses with a right hand
and Marciano counters with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marciano fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ra avoids it really well and circles away.
Marciano loads up on a big right hand but Ra slips the punch.
Ra avoids the body shot from Marciano.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot by Marciano.
Ra walks into a straight right hand from Marciano.
Marciano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marciano throws a nice head kick!
Ra throws a low kick, looking for Marciano's leg but Marciano calmly moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marciano falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ra.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rocky Marciano will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ra's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Marciano shoots in looking for a takedown. Ra tries to sprawl out of it but Marciano keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ra manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ra takes one to the chin there.
Ra walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Marciano checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ra tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Marciano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Marciano loads up on a big right hand but Ra slips the punch.
Marciano misses with a head kick.
Ra fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ra looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Marciano misses with a leg kick
and Ra counters with a straight right hand.
Marciano swats away the attempt to clinch by Ra.
Ra pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ra checks a leg kick.
Marciano cracks Ra with an open hand slap.
Marciano takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ra tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Marciano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ra.
Marciano clobbers Ra with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Marciano scores with a nice right hand.
Sun Ra is winning the standup battle so far.
Ra scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Marciano scores with a jab to the jaw.
Marciano throws a wild body kick that Ra sees coming a mile off.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ra.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ra lands a nice leg kick that just misses Marciano's sensitive parts.
Good leg kick by Ra there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marciano fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ra to the ground. Marciano is now in Ra's guard.
Marciano with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ra pulls Marciano in close to his closed guard and prevents Marciano from doing any damage or advancing position.
Marciano passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Marciano grinds an elbow into Ra's temple.
Ra sneaks back into half guard.
Marciano thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ra's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Marciano thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ra's head.
Marciano looks to land a strike but Ra avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Marciano trying to control but Ra is working from the bottom.
Marciano throws an elbow that misses. Ra uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Marciano's guard. Nice move by Ra!
Ra has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Marciano looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ra passes into half guard.
Ra slows the pace down in half guard.
Ra prevents Marciano from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marciano is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ra pulls his head out easily.
Marciano works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ra throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marciano works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Marciano 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.
Ra stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marciano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ra stays in close to Marciano's body and controls the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ra with a nice head shot there.
Ra stands and throws Marciano's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sun Ra dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Marciano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marciano throws a leg kick which misses Ra's front leg but catches the back leg as Ra tries to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Marciano.
Marciano chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ra can pounce on him.
Ra misses with a leg kick
and Marciano counters with a nice uppercut.
Ra misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marciano scoring well with a low kick there.
Ra tries to work over Marciano's front leg with a kick but Marciano checks it.
Marciano swats away the attempt to clinch by Ra.
Decent striking displayed by Ra there.
Marciano with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ra keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marciano.
Marciano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marciano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ra.
Marciano sizes up Ra with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Marciano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marciano tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Marciano fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Marciano blocks a head kick by Ra.
Marciano avoids the head kick by Ra.
Marciano lands with a right hand.
Ra looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
An inside leg kick lands from Marciano.
Ra goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ra misses the shot to the body.
Sun Ra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marciano throws a head kick that misses.
Marciano tries for a takedown but Ra sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Marciano swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ra throws a leg kick
and Marciano counters with a head kick. That will keep Ra thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Marciano shoots in looking for a takedown. Ra tries to sprawl out of it but Marciano keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ra manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sun Ra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocky Marciano.
Marciano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ra fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Marciano is out of range.
Marciano thows a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That kick from Ra tenderised Marciano's leg. Marciano is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ra turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marciano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ra scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ra feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Marciano's calf.
Ra displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Marciano.
Ra showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marciano.
Ra scores with a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Ra.
Ra does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ra bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ra just misses with a punch to the body.
Marciano throws a leg kick but Ra checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marciano avoids the body shot from Ra.
Marciano misses with an uppercut.
Marciano bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ra's head backwards.
Ra wants to slow Marciano down by chopping away at his legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marciano delivers a nice body kick.
Marciano misses with a low kick.
Marciano walks into a stiff left hand from Ra.
Marciano fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Marciano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ra lands a nice shot to the body.
Marciano throws a body kick that misses.
Crunch! Ra slams his shin into Marciano's torso.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sun Ra clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Marciano takes a kick to the side of the head.
Marciano connects with a right hand. Ra shakes it off.
Marciano throws a looping overhand right but Ra ducks down to avoid it.
Ra motions for Marciano to come forward. Ra throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ra takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ra looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ra fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Marciano.
Ra fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Marciano is out of range.
Marciano swinging wildly here.
A low kick from Marciano is predictable there
letting Ra counter with a right hand.
Marciano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marciano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ra lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ra tries to land a leg kick but Marciano saw it coming and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano throws a right hand that Ra ducks under and follows up with a left that Ra also avoids with ease.
Ra connects with a crisp jab.
Marciano checks a leg kick.
Ra is looking to clinch.
Ra is looking to clinch but Marciano is avoiding it.
Marciano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ra connects with a solid leg kick.
Ra bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ra throws a body punch but Marciano moves out of range.
Marciano misses with a head kick.
Ra misses with a low kick.
Marciano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ra fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Marciano is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Ra throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marciano wants to slow Ra down by chopping away at his legs.
Marciano throws a one two combo.
Marciano checks a leg kick.
Nice shot by Ra.
Marciano dives in and grabs Ra's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ra pushes down on Marciano's head and hops out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ra misses the shot to the body.
Ra avoids the body shot from Marciano.
Marciano has a takedown stuffed.
Marciano on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ra swings for the body but Marciano moves out of range.
Ra misses with a low kick as Marciano jumps back.
Ra lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice uppercut lands for Marciano. That snapped Ra's head back.
Ra looks to land a right hand but Marciano moved out of range.
Ra lands with a thumping leg kick.
Marciano on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ra. Ra obviously looking to wear him down.
Marciano fails with a takedown attempt.
Sun Ra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocky Marciano.
Donk. Marciano catches Ra right on the button with a cross.
Marciano's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Marciano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marciano stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ra.
Marciano takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ra.
Donk. Marciano catches Ra right on the button with a cross.
That kick from Ra tenderised Marciano's leg. Marciano is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ra doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ra will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ra takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ra misses with a lunging right hand
and Marciano counters with a left and a right that stings Ra.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head kick misses from Ra.
Marciano loads up on a big right hand but Ra slips the punch.
Ra ducks under a wild hook from Marciano.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sun Ra had his way with Rocky Marciano in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A low kick from Marciano is predictable there
and Ra counters with a right hand to the body.
Marciano moves out of range of the body kick from Ra.
Ra scores with a leg kick.
Ra throws a hook but Marciano avoids it easily.
Marciano scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ra in his tracks.
Ra displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marciano throws out the jab.
Ra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marciano blocks a head kick by Ra.
Ra scores with a leg kick.
Ra ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marciano moves away.
Ra takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big left from Marciano misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ra misses with a wild body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ra 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 Marciano has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Marciano and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Marciano cracks a nice hook into Ra's ribs.
Ra thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marciano bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ra's head backwards.
Marciano fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ra has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ra tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Marciano misses with a body shot
and Ra counters with a leg kick.
Ra fails with an attempt to clinch.
Marciano lands a nice hook to Ra's body. Ra takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice body kick from Ra.
Ra fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ra takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ra takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ra misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Marciano keeps the fight on the outside.
Marciano has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ra.
Ra doesn't manage to clinch there - Marciano circles away.
Marciano looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Marciano throws a leg kick
and Ra counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Marciano shoots in for a double leg but Ra sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Marciano fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ra is out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Marciano.
Marciano throws a right hand that misses
and Ra counters with a stiff right hand.
Marciano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ra scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Marciano doesn't seem bothered though.
Marciano throws out a loose jab but Ra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice cross by Marciano.
Marciano fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ra thumps Marciano with a low kick.
Rocky Marciano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ra is looking to clinch.
Ra tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ra connects with an inside leg kick.
Ra swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Marciano.
Marciano on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ra. Ra obviously looking to wear him down.
Marciano throws a head kick but Ra moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ra takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Marciano lands a lovely overhand right.
Marciano misses with an uppercut.
Marciano thumps Ra with a low kick.
Ra tries to work over Marciano's front leg with a kick but Marciano checks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ra uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marciano.
Ra throws a quick inside leg kick.
Marciano moves out of range of the leg kick from Ra.
Marciano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ra sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ra checks a leg kick.
Ra throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ra lands a jab to Marciano's midsection.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sun Ra showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ra has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 50:46
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Glass scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sun Ra!
Sun Ra retains his bantamweight title!
After winning the bout, Sun Ra thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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