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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerry Doyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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135 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Thomas Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jerry Doyle!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Doyle's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Doyle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Doyle looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Doyle keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
Lee throwing strikes from guard but Doyle blocks nicely.
Lee chips away with some ground and pound.
Lee scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lee won't allow Doyle to get back to his feet.
Lee is working Doyle over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Doyle is looking for a triangle but Lee pushes his legs off easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lee working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lee is in close to Doyle's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee postures up and lands a big shot to Doyle's brow.
Lee working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Doyle's head.
Doyle is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee lands a couple of elbows.
Doyle is still in real trouble! Can Lee finish him?
Lee lands a couple of elbows.
Our spies down at at Finn Warriors Gym inform us that Doyle has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Doyle covers up, he's hurt! Lee keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Lee and the ref steps in to end the fight! Lee can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Lee!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between George Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joash Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes to the cage accompanied by Here comes the boom. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, George Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Joash Walker!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker connects with a solid leg kick.
Silva shoots in but Walker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Walker misses with a kick to the body.
Silva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Walker but Walker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Walker throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
Joash Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Walker tries to avoid it but Silva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Walker to the ground. Walker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walker connects with a body shot that sends Silva's belly button to the back.
Silva drives through with a takedown into Walker's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Walker has his foot on Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
Walker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silva defends it easily.
Walker is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Silva has his hands clasped together but Walker extends and breaks Silva's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Walker.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joash Walker!
Joash Walker seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
George Silva was interviewed post fight and said 'Referee, are you blind?'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Troy Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlad Vovkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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175 lbs
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174 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Troy Powers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Vlad Vovkov!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Powers.
It looks like Vlad Vovkov has been cut.
Powers takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A big right from Powers misses.
Powers lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Vovkov falls backwards - clearly groggy! Powers dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Troy Powers!
During a confident post fight interview, Troy Powers thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boro Miranovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Wigley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Wigley looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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250 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boro Miranovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Wigley!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miranovic throws a left that rocks Wigley and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Miranovic dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Wigley regain composure!
It looks like Jack Wigley has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Miranovic scoring with punches from side control.
A big shot lands for Miranovic! That's hurt Wigley! Will he recover? Miranovic fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boro Miranovic!
In his post fight interview, Boro Miranovic started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Artison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Norman Hartnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Artison comes to the cage accompanied by Death Around the Corner. On his way into the cage it seems that James Artison has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily James Artison seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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153 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, James Artison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Norman Hartnell!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Artison throws a shot to the body.
Hartnell walks into a stiff left hand from Artison.
It looks like Norman Hartnell has been cut.
Hartnell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Artison was well out of range. Poor timing from Hartnell.
Hartnell gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Artison is looking to clinch.
Artison's corner calls for a 1-2. Artison obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Artison waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hartnell.
Artison fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hartnell to the ground. Artison is now in Hartnell's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Artison keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hartnell's head.
Hartnell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Artison tries to free his leg and advance position but Hartnell is retaining full guard.
Artison trying to control the position from guard on top but Hartnell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Artison loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hartnell keeping full guard, as Artison tries to pass.
Artison trying to move into half guard but instead Hartnell has managed to sweep!
Hartnell is looking to stand up but Artison won't let him.
Artison is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hartnell trying to stand up but can't free himself from Artison's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Artison looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hartnell is one step ahead there.
Artison is working hard here to advance position.
Hartnell is looking to stand up but Artison won't let him.
Artison working a defensive guard but Hartnell manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artison is trying to work for a sweep but Hartnell has mounted him!
Artison tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hartnell wants to get back to his feet but Artison is holding on tight.
Artison gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Artison tries to get to full guard but Hartnell has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Artison moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Artison throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Artison looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hartnell is one step ahead there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Artison wants to control the position but Hartnell says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Artison dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Norman Hartnell's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hartnell thows a body shot but no joy.
James Artison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Artison wants to clinch.
Hartnell checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Artison doesn't manage to clinch there - Hartnell circles away.
Artison misses with a body shot.
Hartnell throws a right and a left that Artison avoids nicely.
Artison closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hartnell did well to prevent Artison getting side control.
Artison is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Hartnell is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). James Artison!
After the big win, James Artison made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Merciless Gladiators and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryo Narushima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kent Roger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kent Roger has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ryo Narushima's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ryo Narushima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kent Roger!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roger checks a low kick from Narushima.
Roger gets a takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Roger in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Narushima tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Roger!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kent Roger!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lizandro Ibarra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Gullberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Gullberg's choice of entrance music: Renan Barao-Rao-Rao. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Lizandro Ibarra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Gullberg!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ibarra throws a sloppy head kick and Gullberg moves out of range easily.
Ibarra is looking to clinch but Gullberg is avoiding it.
Gullberg throws a leg kick but Ibarra sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ibarra lands a big head kick that sends Gullberg tumbling to the mat! Ibarra takes a step backwards and waves Gullberg back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Gullberg is rocked!
It looks like Alex Gullberg has been cut.
Ibarra looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ibarra throws a powerful right kick. Gullberg tried to block low but the kick was high! Gullberg was taken right off of his feet! Ibarra jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lizandro Ibarra!
During a confident post fight interview, Lizandro Ibarra thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elmo Salty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Winslow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Salty comes to the cage accompanied by Gonna Fly Now. Winslow has chosen KJ-52 - Let's go as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Elmo Salty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Shane Winslow!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Salty misses with a body shot
and Winslow counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Salty looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Salty stops a takedown attempt from Winslow.
Salty struggles to land a body shot inside as Winslow controls his hands.
Winslow changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Salty fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Salty throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Salty misses the shot to the body.
Salty misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salty works over Winslow's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Shane Winslow has been cut.
Salty has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD Gym Now with StandUP in the buildup to the fight.
Winslow walks into a stiff left hand from Salty.
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!
Salty tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Winslow was well out of range. Poor timing from Salty.
Salty ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Salty swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salty fails to land with a series of punches.
Salty throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Salty. Winslow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Salty lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Winslow at a distance.
Winslow avoids a punch combination nicely.
Winslow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Salty.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salty throws an overhand right that lands on Winslow's shoulder, as Winslow tries to avoid the shot.
Salty dips to his left and cracks Winslow with an uppercut!
Salty throws a left and a right that both miss
and Winslow moves into the clinch.
Winslow tries for a takedown but Salty manages to get underhooks.
Elmo Salty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Winslow.
Salty is pressed up against the cage. Winslow has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Salty down to the mat. Salty avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Salty misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Winslow.
Salty misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Salty!
Salty lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winslow takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Salty moves into range and connects with a jab.
Salty swinging wildly here.
Salty is looking to wear down Winslow with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Salty misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elmo Salty dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shane Winslow's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Salty misses the jab.
Winslow gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Salty cracks Winslow with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Elmo Salty is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Winslow with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Salty to score with a decent uppercut.
Salty throws a right and a left that both miss.
Salty throws a hook but Winslow blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salty fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Winslow on the side of the head.
Salty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Salty fails to land with a series of punches.
Salty throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Winslow moves out of range of the strikes.
Winslow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Salty.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winslow takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Elmo Salty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Winslow 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salty paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Winslow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Salty.
Salty with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Salty misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winslow showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Salty.
Salty throws a right and a left that both miss.
Salty lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Salty.
Nice shot by Salty.
Salty throws a body punch but Winslow moves out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winslow walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salty lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Salty rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Winslow moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Winslow on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Salty swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Winslow counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Winslow.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Salty wants to stand but Winslow is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elmo Salty dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shane Winslow's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Salty connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Winslow takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Salty swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Winslow counters with a single leg into guard. Salty didn't expect that.
Winslow is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winslow is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Winslow postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Salty on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Salty tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winslow won't allow Salty to get back to his feet.
Winslow lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Salty wants to stand but Winslow is controlling the position.
Winslow has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Winslow drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Winslow seems to have locked his on tight now - Salty screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Winslow, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Shane Winslow!
In his post fight interview, Shane Winslow gave a big smile as he said 'And once again I show that I have improved, in every aspect of the game, whoever you are, don't give up on anything, I am the proof that if you want it bad enough, you get it! '.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morton Marshall Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Couture comes to the cage accompanied by Mama said knock you out. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 15 - 2, fighting out of London, Brandon Couture!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 21 - 1, fighting out of London, Morton Marshall Matthews!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Couture has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've been informed that Marshall Matthews has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Couture gets through Marshall Matthews's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Marshall Matthews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Couture fails with the takedown.
Marshall Matthews darts in trying to clinch
and Couture counters with a stiff right hand.
Marshall Matthews connects with a single shot there.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch there but Couture circles away.
Marshall Matthews is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marshall Matthews closes the distance and clinches.
Marshall Matthews lands a right hand.
Couture misses with a punch to the body.
Couture is looking to break free of the clinch but Marshall Matthews has double underhooks.
Marshall Matthews scores a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Marshall Matthews prevents a body shot from Couture.
Marshall Matthews works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Couture is looking to break free of the clinch but Marshall Matthews has double underhooks.
Couture breaks from the clinch.
Marshall Matthews avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Couture manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Couture gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Marshall Matthews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marshall Matthews blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Couture.
Marshall Matthews forces Couture back against the cage and clinches.
Marshall Matthews missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Couture blocks it with crossed arms.
I was talking to Couture's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Couture is trying to push Marshall Matthews away but Marshall Matthews has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Couture escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Couture moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Couture takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Marshall Matthews feints a jab promting Couture to slip. Marshall Matthews then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Couture slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Morton Marshall Matthews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marshall Matthews is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Donk. Couture catches Marshall Matthews right on the button with a cross.
Marshall Matthews moves in looking to clinch but Couture pushes him off.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch but Couture moves away
and Couture counters with a straight right hand.
Couture circles away from the clinch attempt
and Couture counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marshall Matthews is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Couture counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marshall Matthews is still on wobbly legs! Can Couture finish him?
Marshall Matthews is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marshall Matthews tries to close the distance and clinch up but Couture swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marshall Matthews seems to have recovered his senses.
Couture throws the left hand but Marshall Matthews avoids the punch easily.
Marshall Matthews is looking to clinch.
Marshall Matthews uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Couture.
A punch combination from Marshall Matthews misses.
Marshall Matthews tries to close the distance and clinch but Couture swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Couture darts in and clinches Marshall Matthews up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews leaning against his opponent.
Couture wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marshall Matthews has him pressed against the cage.
Marshall Matthews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marshall Matthews closes the distance and clinches.
Couture changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Marshall Matthews fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Couture takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Marshall Matthews with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Couture tries to break free but Marshall Matthews pushes him back against the cage.
Marshall Matthews tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Marshall Matthews creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Couture's defenses.
Couture looking for a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Morton Marshall Matthews will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A swing and a miss from Couture.
Couture looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marshall Matthews uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Couture.
Couture moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Couture jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marshall Matthews moves into the clinch.
Couture lands with a light punch inside.
Marshall Matthews misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Couture.
Marshall Matthews creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Couture's defenses.
Couture pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marshall Matthews wants to clinch but Couture slips to the side
and Couture counters with a straight right hand.
Brandon Couture is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marshall Matthews wants to clinch.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Couture counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marshall Matthews gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture is working Marshall Matthews over against the cage.
Couture is working Marshall Matthews over against the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Marshall Matthews in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A hook to the body from Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Couture has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Couture escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Couture bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Marshall Matthews's head backwards.
Couture clinches.
Couture breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Couture has Marshall Matthews up against the cage in a clinch.
Marshall Matthews on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Marshall Matthews blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Couture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Couture breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch up but Couture circles away and keeps his distance.
Marshall Matthews doesn't manage to clinch there - Couture circles away.
Marshall Matthews scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch but Couture moves away
and Couture counters with an inside leg kick.
Brandon Couture is winning the standup battle so far.
Marshall Matthews clinches up with Couture and pushes him back against the cage.
Couture tries to break the clinch but Marshall Matthews is controlling the position.
A right hook to the body lands for Couture.
Marshall Matthews taking a breather.
Couture dodges an elbow strike from Marshall Matthews.
Couture avoiding damage as Marshall Matthews throws knees to the body.
Marshall Matthews taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Morton Marshall Matthews seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Couture is looking to break free of the clinch but Marshall Matthews has double underhooks.
Marshall Matthews has Couture pushed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture tries to break the clinch but Marshall Matthews is controlling the position.
Couture throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marshall Matthewss head.
Marshall Matthews pushes Couture back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Couture tries to circle away but Marshall Matthews has him pinned against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Marshall Matthews obliges.
Marshall Matthews throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Marshall Matthews wants to stall.
Marshall Matthews breaks from the clinch.
Marshall Matthews tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Couture paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Couture fails with the takedown.
Couture lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Marshall Matthews fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Couture gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marshall Matthews lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Couture breaks the clinch.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch up.
Marshall Matthews throws a right hand that Couture ducks under and follows up with a left that Couture also avoids with ease.
Morton Marshall Matthews is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch up but Couture circles away and keeps his distance.
Marshall Matthews lands a head kick!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marshall Matthews drives through and clinches with Couture against the cage.
Marshall Matthews lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Brandon Couture will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Marshall Matthews fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Couture, pushing him back against the cage.
Couture controlling the action here for a moment.
Couture takes an elbow to the temple.
Couture's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marshall Matthews closes the distance and clinches.
Marshall Matthews slows down the pace here.
Marshall Matthews struggles to land a body shot inside as Couture controls his hands.
Marshall Matthews scores with a shot to the side of Couture's head.
Marshall Matthews scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice elbow from Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews misses with a knee strike.
Marshall Matthews wants to stall.
Marshall Matthews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews pushes Couture up against the cage in a clinch.
Marshall Matthews blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Couture jumps guard but Marshall Matthews turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Couture on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Marshall Matthews breaks from the clinch.
Couture throws a leg kick
and Marshall Matthews counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marshall Matthews swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch but Couture moves out of range.
Marshall Matthews pushes Couture up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Marshall Matthews - that landed with a thud.
Couture drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Marshall Matthews gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Couture lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marshall Matthews misses with a kick to the body.
Couture clinches up with Marshall Matthews and pushes him back against the cage.
Marshall Matthews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marshall Matthews moves into range and connects with a jab.
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!
Couture takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Couture closes the distance and clinches.
Couture can't break the clinch.
Marshall Matthews manages to break the clinch.
Marshall Matthews clinches.
Marshall Matthews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Couture gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture is trying to push Marshall Matthews away but Marshall Matthews has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Couture softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Marshall Matthews stops a takedown attempt from Couture.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Couture. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Couture tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marshall Matthews's elbow.
Marshall Matthews goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marshall Matthews looking to throw knees to the head but Couture is blocking nicely.
Marshall Matthews lands a nice uppercut.
Marshall Matthews with a knee to the head.
Marshall Matthews manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Marshall Matthews tries to stall but Couture uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Marshall Matthews misses with a knee to the head.
Marshall Matthews is looking to control Couture's arms but Couture gets an underhook and turns him. Now Marshall Matthews has his back to the cage.
Couture is trying to pull guard but Marshall Matthews turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Marshall Matthews manages to break the clinch.
Couture gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture breaks from the clinch.
Marshall Matthews is looking to clinch but Couture is avoiding it.
Marshall Matthews tries to keep at a distance but Couture has taken the fight into the clinch.
Marshall Matthews lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marshall Matthews is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Marshall Matthews lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Marshall Matthews stalling against the cage.
Couture tries to break the clinch but Marshall Matthews is controlling the position.
Couture's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch
and Couture counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marshall Matthews misses with a double jab.
Couture throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marshall Matthews.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morton Marshall Matthews really dominated that 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.
Marshall Matthews throws a left and a right that both miss
and Couture counters with a stiff right hand.
Marshall Matthews is looking to clinch but Couture is avoiding it.
Marshall Matthews is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice combination there by Couture.
Marshall Matthews tries to close the distance and clinch but Couture swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Couture tries to keep at a distance but Marshall Matthews has taken the fight into the clinch.
Marshall Matthews trying to stall but Couture improves his position.
Couture scores with a shoulder strike.
Couture pressing his opponent against the cage.
Marshall Matthews tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Couture's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Marshall Matthews with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Marshall Matthews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Couture circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marshall Matthews is looking to clinch but Couture is avoiding it.
Marshall Matthews is looking to clinch but Couture is avoiding it.
Marshall Matthews tries to close the distance and clinch but Couture swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Couture tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marshall Matthews is looking to clinch but Couture is avoiding it.
Marshall Matthews darts in and clinches Couture up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Marshall Matthews.
The referee is keeping an eye on Marshall Matthews - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Couture looking to stall.
Couture stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Couture takes a knee to the side of the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Marshall Matthews obliges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Couture.
Marshall Matthews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Couture shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Marshall Matthews sprawls well. Marshall Matthews wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Couture gets slowly back to his feet.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch but Couture moves out of range.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews throws a front kick that sends Couture stumbling back into the cage.
Couture takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Couture avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Couture avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marshall Matthews thows a body kick. Couture tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Marshall Matthews. Couture shrugs it off though.
Marshall Matthews moves into the clinch.
Marshall Matthews unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Marshall Matthews lands a right hand.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Marshall Matthews obliges.
Couture takes an elbow to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews landing knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marshall Matthews prevents Couture from breaking the clinch.
Marshall Matthews creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Couture's defenses.
Marshall Matthews lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Couture is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Marshall Matthews pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Marshall Matthews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Couture avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marshall Matthews goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Marshall Matthews with a jab.
Marshall Matthews rushes Couture and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Couture tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Marshall Matthews smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Couture. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marshall Matthews avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morton Marshall Matthews dominated that fourth 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!
Couture lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marshall Matthews circles away quickly and effectively.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch up but Couture circles away and keeps his distance.
Marshall Matthews moves into the clinch.
Couture digs a right hand underneath Marshall Matthews's ribcage. Marshall Matthews let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Marshall Matthews manages to break the clinch.
Couture looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Marshall Matthews has managed to clinch.
Couture holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Couture tries to throw a body punch but Marshall Matthews avoids it by throwing Couture back against the cage.
Couture is trying to push Marshall Matthews away but Marshall Matthews has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Marshall Matthews tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marshall Matthews landing knees to the head.
Couture has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Marshall Matthews breaks from the clinch.
Marshall Matthews rushes Couture and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Couture tries to break the clinch but Marshall Matthews is controlling the position.
Couture wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marshall Matthews has him pressed against the cage.
Marshall Matthews lands a damaging elbow.
Couture manages to break the clinch.
Marshall Matthews is looking to clinch.
Marshall Matthews fails with an attempt to clinch.
Marshall Matthews scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch but Couture is having none of it.
Brandon Couture has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Couture moves into the clinch.
Marshall Matthews makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Marshall Matthews prevents Couture from breaking the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marshall Matthews is looking to control Couture's arms but Couture gets an underhook and turns him. Now Marshall Matthews has his back to the cage.
Couture on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Marshall Matthews throws an elbow but it misses.
Couture is looking to break free of the clinch but Marshall Matthews has double underhooks.
Marshall Matthews's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Marshall Matthews manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Couture is trying to push Marshall Matthews away but Marshall Matthews has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Couture drops down looking for an ankle pick but Marshall Matthews pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Couture. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Couture misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture misses with a two punch combination.
Couture avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marshall Matthews fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Couture, pushing him back against the cage.
Marshall Matthews lands a hook to the side of the head.
Couture misses with a punch to the body.
Marshall Matthews stops a takedown attempt from Couture.
Marshall Matthews missing with knees to the body.
Marshall Matthews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marshall Matthews doesn't manage to clinch there - Couture circles away.
Marshall Matthews lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Marshall Matthews tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Couture paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marshall Matthews gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch up but Couture circles away and keeps his distance.
Marshall Matthews moves in looking to clinch but Couture pushes him off.
Couture looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Marshall Matthews scores with a decent looking hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Couture circles away from the clinch attempt.
Morton Marshall Matthews is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Marshall Matthews plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
And that's the end of the fight!
Morton Marshall Matthews comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marshall Matthews has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Glass scores the fight 46:49
Judge William Gold scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Morton Marshall Matthews!
Morton Marshall Matthews is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Morton Marshall Matthews made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brother Firetribe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Scarlett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Will Scarlett has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150 lbs
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Brother Firetribe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Will Scarlett!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scarlett throws an off balance right hand
and Firetribe counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Scarlett tries to break the clinch but Firetribe is controlling the position.
Firetribe lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Will Scarlett has been cut.
Scarlett stalling in the clinch but Firetribe improves position.
Scarlett dodges an elbow strike from Firetribe.
Scarlett working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Firetribe managing to block the knees to the body from Scarlett.
Nice elbow from Firetribe.
Scarlett misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Firetribe.
Firetribe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Firetribe lands an elbow just above Scarlett 's eye.
Our sources have told us that Firetribe has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Scarlett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Scarlett is leaning against Firetribe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Firetribe tries to land a knee to the head but Scarlett blocks with his arms.
Scarlett has a couple of punches blocked by Firetribe.
Firetribe throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Firetribe misses with an elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Firetribe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Scarlett stalling in the clinch but Firetribe improves position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Firetribe prevents a body shot from Scarlett.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scarlett misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Firetribe trying to land knees to the body.
Scarlett blocks an elbow strike from Firetribe.
Firetribe lands an elbow just above Scarlett 's eye.
Scarlett throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scarlett.
Scarlett throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Firetribes head.
Scarlett takes an elbow to the temple.
That has opened up Will Scarlett's cut even more.
Scarlett lands a shoulder strike.
Scarlett on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Scarlett lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Firetribe.
Firetribe misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scarlett breaks from the clinch.
Firetribe connects with a leg kick. Scarlett looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Firetribe throws a leg kick but Scarlett moved away.
Firetribe tries to clinch up.
Scarlett lands a big head kick that sends Firetribe tumbling to the mat! Scarlett takes a step backwards and waves Firetribe back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Firetribe is rocked!
It looks like Brother Firetribe has been cut.
Firetribe misses with a looping right.
Oh Firetribe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scarlett scores with a body shot.
Firetribe seems to have got his legs back now.
Scarlett has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Scarlett there as he acknowledges the shot.
Scarlett throws a good cross that connects.
Firetribe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Scarlett in his tracks.
Scarlett throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Firetribe counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Scarlett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scarlett misses with a knee to the head.
Firetribe can't find room to land a body shot as Scarlett controls the action.
Scarlett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Firetribe misses with a punch to the body.
Scarlett escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Firetribe works the jab nicely.
Firetribe ducks under a wild hook from Scarlett.
Firetribe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Scarlett misses with a wild body shot.
Firetribe is looking to score with low kicks.
Scarlett keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Firetribe lands a nice looking kick to the body. Scarlett takes a step back to recover.
A telegraphed right hand from Scarlett misses the target.
Scarlett looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Firetribe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Firetribe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Firetribe throws a leg kick but Scarlett moved away.
Firetribe is looking to land body kicks.
Scarlett throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Firetribe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scarlett.
Scarlett stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Firetribe.
Scarlett throws a series of punches but Firetribe avoids them all with ease.
Firetribe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Scarlett scores with a body shot.
Firetribe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Scarlett looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Firetribe.
Firetribe swings for the body but Scarlett moves out of range.
Scarlett tries a head kick but it misses.
Scarlett checks a low kick from Firetribe.
Firetribe avoids the body shot from Scarlett.
Firetribe scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Firetribe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scarlett.
Scarlett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Scarlett lands with a cross.
Scarlett takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Firetribe throws a push kick but Scarlett slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Firetribe scores with a jab.
Firetribe cracks the inside of Scarlett's front leg.
Scarlett throws a leg kick but Firetribe checks it.
Scarlett misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Scarlett dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Firetribe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Scarlett connects with a body shot.
Firetribe scores with a kick to the body.
Firetribe avoids the body shot from Scarlett.
Will Scarlett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Firetribe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scarlett.
Nice straight punches there by Scarlett. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Scarlett.
Firetribe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Firetribe thows a leg kick but Scarlett checks it
letting Scarlett counter with a right hand.
Firetribe moves out of range of the body kick.
Firetribe tries to clinch there but Scarlett circles away.
Scarlett thumps Firetribe with a low kick.
A punch combination from Scarlett misses.
Scarlett's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Scarlett tries to land a front kick but Firetribe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Firetribe avoids the head kick by Scarlett.
Will Scarlett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Scarlett takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Scarlett tries to land a leg kick but Firetribe saw it coming and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scarlett on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Scarlett is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Firetribe.
Firetribe scores with a hook.
Scarlett is looking to land body kicks.
Scarlett throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Scarlett blocks a jab.
Firetribe dips to his left and cracks Scarlett with an uppercut!
Firetribe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Scarlett stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Scarlett misses with a two punch combination.
Firetribe throws a series of punches but Scarlett avoids them all with ease.
Scarlett misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Scarlett chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Firetribe can pounce on him.
Firetribe just misses with a punch to the body.
Firetribe throws a low kick but Scarlett moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Firetribe throws a leg kick
and Scarlett counters with a slapping leg kick.
Scarlett 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scarlett. Firetribe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Firetribe misses the shot to the body.
Scarlett takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Scarlett 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.
Scarlett throws a right hand that Firetribe ducks under and follows up with a left that Firetribe also avoids with ease.
Scarlett blocks a leg kick.
Firetribe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Firetribe looks to throw a body kick
and Scarlett counters with a stiff right hand.
Scarlett scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Firetribe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Scarlett throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Firetribe throws a low kick but Scarlett avoids it.
Firetribe throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scarlett swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Firetribe throws a right hand that Scarlett ducks under and follows up with a left that Scarlett also avoids with ease.
Firetribe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Scarlett.
Firetribe ducks under a wild hook from Scarlett.
Scarlett on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Firetribe. Firetribe obviously looking to wear him down.
Scarlett lands a slapping body shot.
Firetribe misses with a low kick.
Scarlett 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.
Scarlett throws a right hand that misses
and Firetribe moves into the clinch.
Firetribe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Scarlett is defending well for now.
Scarlett'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.
A right handed body shot lands from Scarlett.
Firetribe with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scarlett blocks an elbow strike.
Firetribe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Firetribe.
Scarlett lands a left hand that snaps the head of Firetribe backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scarlett lands a left hand.
Scarlett tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Will Scarlett seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scarlett.
Scarlett working aggressively here.
Scarlett stalling in the clinch but Firetribe improves position.
Firetribe looking to stall.
Firetribe stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Scarlett blocks an elbow strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Firetribe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Firetribe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Scarlett lands a nice shot to the body.
Scarlett lands with a light punch inside.
Firetribe looking to slow down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Will Scarlett will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Firetribe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scarlett.
Jab from Scarlett.
Scarlett misses with a hook.
Firetribe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Scarlett scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Scarlett takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Firetribe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Firetribe lands with a hook. Scarlett tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Scarlett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Scarlett does it's job there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scarlett thows a leg kick but Firetribe checks it
and Firetribe counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Firetribe.
Firetribe blocks a body shot from Scarlett.
Firetribe pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Scarlett misses with a body punch.
Scarlett struggles to land a body shot inside as Firetribe controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scarlett blocks an uppercut.
Firetribe lands an elbow inside that Scarlett shrugs off.
Scarlett takes an elbow to the forehead.
Firetribe prevents a body shot from Scarlett.
Scarlett working aggressively here.
Scarlett scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Scarlett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Scarlett.
Scarlett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Firetribe tries to throw a body punch but Scarlett avoids it by throwing Firetribe back against the cage.
Scarlett putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Firetribe in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Scarlett can't find room to land a body shot as Firetribe controls the action.
Firetribe tries to throw a body punch but Scarlett avoids it by throwing Firetribe back against the cage.
Firetribe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Scarlett.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scarlett working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Scarlett working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Scarlett blocks an elbow strike.
Scarlett scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scarlett scores with a shoulder strike.
Scarlett is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Firetribe is defending well for now.
Scarlett lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Scarlett lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Firetribe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Scarlett can't find room to land a body shot as Firetribe controls the action.
Scarlett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Firetribe working aggressively here.
Scarlett lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Firetribe backwards.
Scarlett tries to stall but Firetribe uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Firetribe lands a knee to the body.
Scarlett lands with a light punch inside.
Firetribe can't find room to land a body shot as Scarlett controls the action.
Firetribe missing with knees to the body.
Firetribe throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Scarlett throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Firetribe blocks it with crossed arms.
Scarlett lands with a right to the head.
Scarlett takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scarlett tries to circle away but Firetribe has him pinned against the cage.
Scarlett takes a shot to the head.
Scarlett blocks an uppercut.
Scarlett lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Firetribe.
Scarlett throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Firetribe blocks it with crossed arms.
With the fighters up against the cage, Firetribe throws an elbow but misses.
Firetribe takes a shot to the head.
Scarlett lands a body punch.
Firetribe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scarlett lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Scarlett lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Firetribe lands a right hand.
Firetribe crunches a lovely knee into Scarlett's ribcage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Firetribe is looking to control Scarlett's arms but Scarlett gets an underhook and turns him. Now Firetribe has his back to the cage.
Scarlett looking to slow down the pace here.
Firetribe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Firetribe tries a knee to the head but Scarlett blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scarlett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Firetribe's elbow.
Scarlett has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
Scarlett lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Firetribe or not.
Firetribe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Scarlett pushes Firetribe back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Scarlett pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Firetribe.
Firetribe misses with a leg kick
and Scarlett counters with a stiff right hand.
Firetribe motions for Scarlett to come forward. Firetribe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Firetribe is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Firetribe throws a low kick, looking for Scarlett's leg but Scarlett calmly moves out of range.
Firetribe checks a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Scarlett, right into the meat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Firetribe misses with a wild combination.
A big left from Scarlett misses.
Firetribe lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Scarlett really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Firetribe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Firetribe throws a leg kick
and Scarlett counters with a head kick that drops Firetribe to the mat! Firetribe scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some wild striking there from Scarlett.
Firetribe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Scarlett looks to land a body kick but Firetribe moved away.
Good work by Scarlett as he checks the leg kick.
Firetribe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Firetribe throws a good cross that connects.
Firetribe throws a wild body kick that Scarlett sees coming a mile off.
Firetribe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Firetribe misses with an uppercut.
Oooooh!!! Scarlett has knocked Firetribe down with a huge combo! Scarlett steps away and waves a wobbly Firetribe back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Firetribe ducks under a wild hook from Scarlett.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scarlett cracks a nice hook into Firetribe's ribs.
Scarlett walks into a stiff left hand from Firetribe.
Firetribe ducks under a wild hook from Scarlett.
Firetribe looks to land a right hand but Scarlett moved out of range.
Firetribe misses with a straight right.
A big left from Scarlett misses.
Firetribe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Firetribe is looking to land body kicks.
Firetribe swings widly with a right hand
and Scarlett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Firetribe throws a leg kick but Scarlett moved away.
A swing and a miss from Scarlett.
Scarlett throws a sloppy head kick and Firetribe moves out of range easily.
Firetribe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Scarlett. Scarlett circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Firetribe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scarlett misses with a looping right.
Firetribe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Firetribe tried to score with a low kick but Scarlett checks it.
Firetribe throws a leg kick
and Scarlett counters with a body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scarlett closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Firetribe cracks Scarlett with an open hand slap.
Scarlett 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.
Firetribe is looking to score with low kicks.
Firetribe misses with an attempted mid kick.
Firetribe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Firetribe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Firetribe throws a looping overhand right but Scarlett ducks down to avoid it.
Firetribe throws a jab but it's blocked by Scarlett.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Firetribe throws a leg kick that is checked
and Scarlett counters with a series of strikes. Firetribe will be more careful next time no doubt.
Scarlett 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.
A big left from Firetribe misses.
Firetribe connects with an inside leg kick.
Scarlett throws a low kick but Firetribe avoids it.
Firetribe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Firetribe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Firetribe.
Firetribe wants to land a leg kick but Scarlett is out of range.
Firetribe tries a head kick but it misses.
Scarlett throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Firetribe.
Firetribe throws a head kick that misses
and Scarlett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Scarlett misses with a double jab.
Scarlett checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Firetribe misses with a wild body shot.
Firetribe throws a jab but it's blocked by Scarlett.
Scarlett throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Firetribe.
Firetribe looks to land a left hand but Scarlett moved out of range nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scarlett throws a right and a left that Firetribe avoids nicely.
Firetribe lands with a shot to the body.
Firetribe shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Scarlett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Firetribe counters by moving into the clinch.
Scarlett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scarlett is trying to maintain a safe position but Firetribe gets an underhook and turns Scarlett into the cage.
Scarlett blocking some punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Firetribe scores with a hook to the body.
Firetribe controlling the action here for a moment.
Firetribe tries to work over Scarlett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Scarlett dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Scarlett buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Firetribe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scarlett.
Firetribe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scarlett throws a low kick, looking for Firetribe's leg but Firetribe calmly moves out of range.
Scarlett misses with an uppercut. Firetribe saw that one coming.
Scarlett throws a combination that misses
and Firetribe holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Firetribe prevents a body shot from Scarlett.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Firetribe.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Firetribe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A hook to the body from Firetribe.
Firetribe lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Firetribe.
Scarlett avoiding damage as Firetribe throws knees to the body.
Scarlett pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Firetribe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Firetribe lands a slapping body shot.
Scarlett is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A bone on bone clash there as Firetribe blocks the leg kick.
Firetribe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Scarlett is looking to slow Firetribe down with leg kicks.
Firetribe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Firetribe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Scarlett's calf.
Scarlett looks to land a combination but Firetribe avoids it well.
Scarlett scores with a punch to the head.
Scarlett feints a jab promting Firetribe to slip. Scarlett then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Firetribe slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Good shot there by Firetribe.
Firetribe tries to clinch but Scarlett is having none of it.
Firetribe throws a leg kick but Scarlett sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Firetribe tried to score with a low kick but Scarlett checks it.
Brother Firetribe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scarlett will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Firetribe moves into the clinch successfully.
Firetribe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Firetribe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Scarlett blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Firetribe throws an elbow but misses.
Scarlett breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Scarlett with a hook.
Will Scarlett is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Scarlett scores with a jab to the head.
Firetribe throws a poor cross that misses
and Scarlett counters with a straight right hand.
Firetribe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Scarlett is out of range.
Firetribe takes one to the side of the head.
Firetribe pivots, looking for a leg kick but Scarlett is out of range and Firetribe settles back down.
Firetribe blocks a jab.
Scarlett stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Firetribe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Firetribe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Firetribe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scarlett.
Firetribe tries to score with a low kick but Scarlett moves his leg out of the way.
Scarlett avoids a kick to the body.
Scarlett takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Firetribe dodges the punch combination from Scarlett.
Firetribe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Scarlett has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Scarlett staying out of range there.
Nice uppercut lands for Scarlett. That snapped Firetribe's head back.
Scarlett lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Firetribe throws a looping overhand right but Scarlett ducks down to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Firetribe blocks the low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scarlett fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Firetribe throws a low kick but Scarlett avoids it.
Firetribe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Firetribe attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Firetribe attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Firetribe looks for the body kick but Scarlett saw that one coming.
Scarlett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Firetribe manages to avoid it.
Firetribe misses with a leg kick.
Firetribe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Firetribe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Firetribe scores with a shot to the body.
Firetribe misses with a low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scarlett connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Firetribe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Left hook, right uppercut from Scarlett.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brother Firetribe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Scarlett has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 46:49
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 47:49
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Scarlett!
Will Scarlett is the new lightweight champion!
A victorious Will Scarlett thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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